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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. A man's rebellion is refusal to be treated as what, according to Part 3?

2. According to Part 3, what does honor lay in?

3. According to Camus in Part 3, Hitler's god was what?

4. What is historical revolution's demand, according to Part 3?

5. According to Camus in Part 3, what is one choosing when one chooses history?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Camus discusses the stories and myths of the ancient Greeks, particularly the story of Prometheus. Write a response explaining the relevance of Prometheus' story. How does this story connect to rebellion and revolution? Why does Camus think the story is important? Use specific references to the text in the response.

Essay Topic 2

Camus comes from the existentialist school of philosophy. Write a response exploring how Camus' existentialist beliefs impact his essay. What is existentialism? How does existentialism interpret rebellion? How does Camus interweave his own philosophy with those presented in his essay? Use specific references to the text in the response.

Essay Topic 3

There are several references to love and its power in the essay. Write a response exploring the role of love in the essay. How does love influence a rebellion or revolution? How is love changed by rebellion? Use specific references to the text in the response.

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