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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. According to Part 3, prophecy functions on what type of basis?
2. According to revolution in Part 3, man is nothing if he does not obtain what?
3. Who considers beauty more important than the world, according to Part 4?
4. If rebellion is cut off from its origins, what does is oscillate between according to Camus in Part 5?
5. Camus says in Part 3 that every revolutionary ends by becoming one of what two things?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Camus spends a great deal of time discussing metaphysical rebellion. Write a response exploring this type of rebellion. What does Camus mean by metaphysical rebellion? What is metaphysical rebellion? How does metaphysical rebellion turn into revolution? Use specific references to the text in the response.
Essay Topic 2
Camus makes several references throughout the essay to "All or Nothing." Write a response exploring this idea. What does Camus mean by "All or Nothing"? What other philosophers agree and support this idea? Use specific references to the text in the response.
Essay Topic 3
At one point in the middle of the essay, Camus discusses totality and its central tenets as it relates to an idealized revolution. Write a response exploring the idea of totality and its central tenets. What is totality? How does Camus interpret totality? Is it positive or negative? Use specific references to the text in the response.
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