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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) Roll a boulder up a hill
B) Build a wall
C) Swim across a river
D) Chase a rabbit
  • 3. What does Sisyphus' eternal struggle symbolize?
A) The pursuit of happiness
B) The search for truth
C) The inevitability of death
D) The human condition
  • 4. What is the conclusion of 'The Myth of Sisyphus'?
A) One must imagine Sisyphus happy
B) Life is meaningless
C) Death is the end
D) The struggle is futile
  • 5. 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
  • 6. Which work is often compared to 'The Myth of Sisyphus'?
A) The Stranger
B) The Second Sex
C) Being and Nothingness
D) Thus Spoke Zarathustra
  • 7. Camus uses which literary device extensively in 'The Myth of Sisyphus'?
A) Metaphor
B) Hyperbole
C) Simile
D) Allegory
  • 8. What does Camus argue about happiness in 'The Myth of Sisyphus'?
A) It is dependent on others
B) It is unattainable
C) It is found in the struggle itself
D) It is a fleeting moment
  • 9. What existential question does Camus explore in his essay?
A) Is life worth living?
B) How can we achieve happiness?
C) What is the meaning of life?
D) What is the nature of reality?
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