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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Part 4, art realizes the reconciliation of the what with the universal?

2. In Part 5, murder is what or it is nothing?

3. The desire for what is another form of the desire to endure, according to Part 4?

4. According to Part 3, revolution is condemned to renounce what?

5. According to Part 3, a revolution based on what kills God in His representative on Earth?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Camus identifies the purpose of his essay in the Introduction. What is the purpose of Camus' essay? How does he hope to achieve this purpose? By the end of the essay, is he successful or not in achieving his purpose?

Essay Topic 2

Camus spends a great deal of time discussing metaphysical rebellion. Write a response exploring this type of rebellion. What does Camus mean by metaphysical rebellion? What is metaphysical rebellion? How does metaphysical rebellion turn into revolution? Use specific references to the text in the response.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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