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

Short Answer Questions

1. What era followed the metaphysical and theological eras?

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

3. What does Camus say is the homage the "malignant recluse finally pays to the brotherhood of man" in Part 3?

4. In Part 3, Camus says revolution is an attempt to conquer what?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are several references throughout the essay on the importance of the individual and avoiding anti-individuality. Write a response exploring the importance of the individual on rebellion. How does keeping the individual in mind help a rebellion? What happens when actions become anti-individuality? Use specific references to the text in the response.

Essay Topic 2

For Camus, nihilism plays a major role in rebellion and revolution. Write a response addressing nihilism and its role in rebellion and revolution according to Camus' essay. What is nihilism? Why is nihilism important to rebellion and revolution? What are the core tenets of nihilism? 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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