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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Summer in Algiers.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Camus, what is the most obvious symbol in The Trial?
(a) A knife.
(b) Naturalness.
(c) Shame.
(d) An insect.

2. What is Camus' attitude to genius?
(a) It is anti-democratic.
(b) It excuses nothing.
(c) It excuses everything.
(d) It must be nurtured.

3. What comment does Camus make about Greek tragedy?
(a) It is too culturally specific to be useful.
(b) It is rich in lessons.
(c) It is obscure, hard to comprehend.
(d) It is over-estimated.

4. What is important about an actor's fame?
(a) Its fleeting nature.
(b) Ultimately it brings displeasure.
(c) The problem of paparazzi.
(d) Its illusory nature.

5. What does Camus see as an almost inevitable companion to passion?
(a) Bliss.
(b) Conception.
(c) Struggle.
(d) Murder.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Camus, what is an important relationship between The Trial and The Castle?

2. According to Camus, what is the only way Iago can be understood?

3. Who was Adrienne Lecouvreur?

4. What kind of thought is involved in the absurd?

5. How does Camus classify regret?

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