The Myth of Sisyphus by Albert Camus

1. Who is the author of 'The Myth of Sisyphus'?

A) Jean-Paul Sartre
B) Albert Camus
C) Friedrich Nietzsche
D) Simone de Beauvoir

2. In Greek mythology, what is Sisyphus condemned to do?

A) Swim across a river
B) Roll a boulder up a hill
C) Chase a rabbit
D) Build a wall

3. What does Sisyphus' eternal struggle symbolize?

A) The inevitability of death
B) The human condition
C) The search for truth
D) The pursuit of happiness

4. What is the conclusion of 'The Myth of Sisyphus'?

A) Death is the end
B) One must imagine Sisyphus happy
C) Life is meaningless
D) The struggle is futile

5. What does Camus mean by 'the absurd'?

A) The chaos of human emotions
B) The failure of logic in human reasoning
C) The irrational nature of dreams
D) The conflict between human desire for meaning and the indifferent universe

6. Which work is often compared to 'The Myth of Sisyphus'?

A) Being and Nothingness
B) Thus Spoke Zarathustra
C) The Second Sex
D) The Stranger

7. Camus uses which literary device extensively in 'The Myth of Sisyphus'?

A) Metaphor
B) Allegory
C) Simile
D) Hyperbole

8. What does Camus argue about happiness in 'The Myth of Sisyphus'?

A) It is unattainable
B) It is found in the struggle itself
C) It is dependent on others
D) It is a fleeting moment

9. What existential question does Camus explore in his essay?

A) Is life worth living?
B) What is the nature of reality?
C) How can we achieve happiness?
D) What is the meaning of life?

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