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Being and Nothingness by Jean Paul Sartre
  • 1. What distinction does Sartre make between being-for-itself and being-in-itself?
A) Being-in-itself is more important
B) Both are unconscious
C) Being-for-itself is conscious; being-in-itself is not
D) Both are conscious
  • 2. What is the 'look' in Sartre's philosophy?
A) Physical observation
B) Cognition
C) The awareness of being perceived by others
D) The act of self-reflection
  • 3. In 'Being and Nothingness', what does Sartre argue about essence?
A) It is dictated by society
B) It is created through actions
C) It is inherent at birth
D) It is predetermined by fate
  • 4. Which literary movement is Sartre associated with?
A) Modernism
B) Surrealism
C) Romanticism
D) Existentialism
  • 5. Which concept does Sartre explore in relation to existential dread?
A) The absurd
B) Scientific rationality
C) Material wealth
D) Optimism
  • 6. What is the significance of 'nothingness' in Sartre's philosophy?
A) It is irrelevant
B) It is a barrier to understanding
C) It allows for freedom and choice
D) It represents despair
  • 7. In 'Being and Nothingness', how does Sartre view self-reflection?
A) As a key aspect of existence
B) As unnecessary
C) As purely emotional
D) As a distraction from true self
  • 8. What does Sartre mean by 'existential angst'?
A) A feeling of contentment
B) A fear of death
C) The joy of living
D) A feeling of anxiety stemming from freedom
  • 9. What does Sartre argue about human relationships?
A) They often involve conflict
B) They are inherently love-filled
C) They are simple and uncomplicated
D) They are irrelevant to existence
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