- 1. Who is the author of 'On the Heights of Despair'?
A) Jean-Paul Sartre
B) Friedrich Nietzsche
C) Arthur Schopenhauer
D) Emil Cioran
- 2. In which language was 'On the Heights of Despair' originally written?
A) English
B) Romanian
C) French
D) German
- 3. What philosophical perspective does Cioran explore in this work?
A) Pragmatism
B) Empiricism
C) Nihilism
D) Utilitarianism
- 4. Which artistic influence can be seen in Cioran's writing?
A) Modernism
B) Romanticism
C) Realism
D) Surrealism
- 5. In 'On the Heights of Despair', Cioran's view of humanity can be summarized as?
A) Noble and perfect
B) Flawed and suffering
C) Free and joyful
D) Trivial and unimportant
- 6. During which year was 'On the Heights of Despair' first published?
A) 1950
B) 1928
C) 1934
D) 1945
- 7. Which statement best describes the tone of 'On the Heights of Despair'?
A) Ebullient
B) Neutral
C) Pessimistic
D) Optimistic
- 8. What philosophical view does Cioran challenge in this book?
A) Marxism
B) Rationalism
C) Empiricism
D) Capitalism
- 9. How does Cioran perceive time in 'On the Heights of Despair'?
A) A source of suffering
B) A linear progression
C) A gift
D) A construct of the mind
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