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