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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Once, how were the condemned spared the sight of the scaffold?
(a) The condemned person was blindfolded.
(b) Priests held a little painted screens in front of the condemned person's face.
(c) The condemned person walked backwards, with two priests assisting.
(d) The execution chamber was never lit.

2. What is the main idea in the final paragraph of the essay 'The Myth of Sisyphus'?
(a) No matter how hard we struggle, the gods will always win.
(b) The struggle for achievement is enough: it is its own reward.
(c) All we can do is struggle.
(d) We can't be free unless the gods allow it.

3. From what does the writer wish to liberate his universe?
(a) Its phantoms.
(b) Its supernovae.
(c) Its absurdity.
(d) Its incoherence.

4. What status does Camus give Sisyphus?
(a) The trickster.
(b) The absurd hero.
(c) The fool.
(d) The absurd prince.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is important about an actor's fame?

2. How are myths given life?

3. What is the most harrowing passion of all?

4. Identify the literary device Camus uses in: 'Even men without a gospel have their Mount of Olives'.

5. What comment does Camus make concerning suffering?

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