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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Myth of Sisyphus: Appendix: Hope and the Absurd in the Work of Franz Kafka.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Camus, what is important about the idea that actions have consequences?
(a) It is a basic principle in what is known as 'brain-washing'.
(b) It is a basic principle of child rearing.
(c) It is the principle behind all systems of morality.
(d) It is the basis of the legal system in Muslim countries.

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

3. What is a consequence of love?
(a) It is impossible to assess because every relationship is different.
(b) The stronger the love, the stronger the absurdity.
(c) The stronger the love, the less absurd it is.
(d) Marriage and children.

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

5. Who is the hero of Metamorphosis?
(a) Samsa.
(b) Joseph K.
(c) Michael K.
(d) Samson.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what ways are the thinker and the artist alike?

2. What information do we have about Sisyphus in the underworld?

3. What comment does Camus make about Greek tragedy?

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

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

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