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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what writing does Camus think the "real greatness of Proust lies"?

2. According to Camus in Part 5, what preaches a sermon on charity?

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

4. According to revolutionary interpreters of Hegel, what will no longer exist in reconciled society?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the philosophies Camus addresses is absurdism. What is absurdism? How does absurdism influence rebellion and revolution? What is absurdism's role in the essay? Use specific references to the text in the response.

Essay Topic 2

As the essay comes to a close, Camus references the impact of moderation and excess on rebellion and its successes (or lack thereof). Write a response exploring the influence of moderation and excess on rebellion. What does Camus mean by moderation? What does he want moderated? How does moderation help or hurt rebellion? How does excess help or hurt rebellion? Use specific references to the text in the response.

Essay Topic 3

For Camus, Hitler plays a dual role in illustrating the successes and failures in rebellion. Write a response explaining Camus' interpretation of Hitler and his regime in further understanding rebellion and revolution. How does Hitler succeed? How does he fail? Use specific references to the text in the response.

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