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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 is Camus' view concerning the idea that the artist can be detached from his work?
(a) He believes this idea is outmoded and false.
(b) He believes this is essential in being able to form and utter critique.
(c) He supports the idea.
(d) He believes the idea warrants closer examination.

2. What has been the focus of don Juan's existence?
(a) Short-lived joys.
(b) Self-actualization.
(c) Absurd escapades.
(d) Avoiding conflict.

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

4. Why are European cemeteries hideous?
(a) They are not maintained properly.
(b) Only poor art-work and sculpture is used.
(c) They are badly planned.
(d) People beautify what they love, not what they hate--and they hate death.

5. Who was Adrienne Lecouvreur?
(a) Voltaire's mistress.
(b) A French composer of operetta.
(c) A French philosopher.
(d) A French actress.

Short Answer Questions

1. To which school of thought does Husserl belong?

2. What is meant by 'savoir-faire'?

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

4. What is the most harrowing passion of all?

5. What would be a synonym for the phrase 'fecund rumination' (p. 93 of the Penguin Edition)?

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