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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Camus claim are the two essential pleasures of local youth?
(a) Having their shoes shined, then displaying these on the boulevard.
(b) Going to the movies with shiny shoes.
(c) Binge drinking and snappy dressing.
(d) Getting their shoes shined and attracting girls.

2. What does Camus claim is different about his discussion of suicide?
(a) His views have been formed after conducting many interviews.
(b) His attitude to it is more sympathetic.
(c) He sees it as an individual matter, not purely a social one.
(d) It is easier to read than most works of philosophy.

3. Why does Chestov think we turn to God?
(a) Only to obtain the impossible.
(b) Because we are afraid.
(c) To have the feling that 'underneath are the everlasting arms'.
(d) Only to gain favors.

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

5. How does Camus find Sunday mornings in Algiers?
(a) Sinister.
(b) Peaceful.
(c) Grand.
(d) Boring.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Camus' view concerning the idea that the artist can be detached from his work?

2. What does Oedipus' remark imply?

3. How does Camus classify regret?

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

5. What building stands above the harbor?

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