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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Return to Tipasa.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What trees grow above the city?
(a) Mastics and olives.
(b) Olives and oranges.
(c) Mimosa and pittosporums.
(d) Olives and eucalypts.

4. How was the god Mercury involved in the Sisyphus story?
(a) He interceded on Sisyphus's behalf.
(b) He swapped roles with him.
(c) He led Sisyphus forcibly back to the underworld.
(d) He impregnated Sisyphus's wife when in the guise of a swan.

5. What type of music is played before the fight?
(a) Ballads from the 1930s.
(b) European techno music.
(c) Sentimental Italian music.
(d) Italian opera.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were the consequences of Sisyphus putting Death in chains?

2. What sacrifice does Loyola say God rejoices in?

3. What does Camus claim is different about his discussion of suicide?

4. What is the prime interest of everyday man?

5. What can be found at Padovani Beach?

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