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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Myth of Sisyphus: Absurd Creation.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What temptation does Camus suggest is hardest to overcome?
(a) The temptation to be absurdy sentimental.
(b) The temptation to explain.
(c) The temptation to love.
(d) The temptation to commit suicide.

2. What does Camus see as the one truly serious philosophical problem?
(a) Judging whether or not life is worth living.
(b) Judging the value of actions.
(c) The problem of human pain and suffering.
(d) Judging the value of religion.

3. What sacrifice does Loyola say God rejoices in?
(a) The sacrifice of the intellect.
(b) The sacrifice of celibacy.
(c) The sacrifice of hope.
(d) The sacrifice of humility?

4. What is a characteristic of wisdom?
(a) Being able to supply a rationale for any action.
(b) Knowing when to take things on trust, as well as when not to.
(c) Living with faith and integrity and reserving judgement.
(d) Living on what one has, not speculating about what one does not have.

5. What embodies 'a drama of the intelligence', according to Camus?
(a) A work of art.
(b) A marvel of engineering.
(c) The great scientific discoveries.
(d) The plays of Shakespeare.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what does the writer wish to liberate his universe?

2. Why are European cemeteries hideous?

3. What is the chief question pursued in THE BROTHERS KARAMAZOV?

4. Who believed that 'to kill God is to become god oneself'?

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

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