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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Minotaur.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of thought is involved in the absurd?
(a) Contradictory.
(b) Lateral.
(c) Rational.
(d) Creative.

2. What is the prime interest of everyday man?
(a) The world and what he can get out of it.
(b) The Darwinian drive to procreate the species.
(c) Himself and his potentialities.
(d) Study and personal growth.

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

4. What important factor limits human freedom?
(a) Physical movement.
(b) Time.
(c) Frailty.
(d) His absurd nature.

5. Which composer is associated with Salzburg?
(a) Wagner.
(b) Messiaen.
(c) Beethoven.
(d) Mozart.

Short Answer Questions

1. In summer, what happens to Algiers?

2. What does Homer have to say about Sisyphus?

3. What does Oedipus' remark imply?

4. What is the most harrowing passion of all?

5. Where did Sakyamuni meditate?

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