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The Myth of Sisyphus by Albert Camus
Contributed by: Barry
  • 1. Who is the author of 'The Myth of Sisyphus'?
A) Jean-Paul Sartre
B) Friedrich Nietzsche
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) Swim across a river
D) Build a wall
  • 3. What does Sisyphus' eternal struggle symbolize?
A) The search for truth
B) The pursuit of happiness
C) The human condition
D) The inevitability of death
  • 4. Camus uses which literary device extensively in 'The Myth of Sisyphus'?
A) Metaphor
B) Hyperbole
C) Simile
D) Allegory
  • 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) One must imagine Sisyphus happy
B) Life is meaningless
C) The struggle is futile
D) Death is the end
  • 7. What does Camus mean by 'the absurd'?
A) The chaos of human emotions
B) The failure of logic in human reasoning
C) The conflict between human desire for meaning and the indifferent universe
D) The irrational nature of dreams
  • 8. What existential question does Camus explore in his essay?
A) What is the nature of reality?
B) Is life worth living?
C) What is the meaning of life?
D) How can we achieve happiness?
  • 9. Which work is often compared to 'The Myth of Sisyphus'?
A) Being and Nothingness
B) Thus Spoke Zarathustra
C) The Stranger
D) The Second Sex
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