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