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The Myth of Sisyphus by Albert Camus - Exam
  • 1. Who is the author of 'The Myth of Sisyphus'?
A) Friedrich Nietzsche
B) Jean-Paul Sartre
C) Simone de Beauvoir
D) Albert Camus
  • 2. In Greek mythology, what is Sisyphus condemned to do?
A) Chase a rabbit
B) Roll a boulder up a hill
C) Build a wall
D) Swim across a river
  • 3. What does Sisyphus' eternal struggle symbolize?
A) The human condition
B) The pursuit of happiness
C) The inevitability of death
D) The search for truth
  • 4. Camus uses which literary device extensively in 'The Myth of Sisyphus'?
A) Hyperbole
B) Allegory
C) Metaphor
D) Simile
  • 5. What does Camus argue about happiness in 'The Myth of Sisyphus'?
A) It is dependent on others
B) It is a fleeting moment
C) It is unattainable
D) It is found in the struggle itself
  • 6. What is the conclusion of 'The Myth of Sisyphus'?
A) Death is the end
B) Life is meaningless
C) The struggle is futile
D) One must imagine Sisyphus happy
  • 7. What does Camus mean by 'the absurd'?
A) The failure of logic in human reasoning
B) The irrational nature of dreams
C) The chaos of human emotions
D) The conflict between human desire for meaning and the indifferent universe
  • 8. What existential question does Camus explore in his essay?
A) How can we achieve happiness?
B) What is the nature of reality?
C) Is life worth living?
D) What is the meaning of life?
  • 9. Which work is often compared to 'The Myth of Sisyphus'?
A) The Stranger
B) Thus Spoke Zarathustra
C) Being and Nothingness
D) The Second Sex
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