The Myth of Sisyphus Multiple-Choice Quiz

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. Camus's primary goal in this chapter is to

prove that metaphysical questions are less important than the question of suicide. correct incorrect

clarify the connection between the myth of Sisyphus and the problem of suicide. correct incorrect

establish that once we recognize the absurdity of life, the only serious response is suicide. correct incorrect

argue that once we recognize the absurdity of life, living is better than committing suicide. correct incorrect

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. Why, according to Camus, is suicide "the only serious philosophical problem"?

Other philosophical problems are just mental games. correct incorrect

No other problem so directly determines whether you live or die. correct incorrect

Other philosophical problems are impossible to solve. correct incorrect

All the great philosophers have wrestled with the problem of suicide. correct incorrect

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. According to Camus, "revolting" against life's absurdity involves

finding meaning in everyday events. correct incorrect

committing suicide so as to avoid life's absurdity. correct incorrect

accepting life despite its absurdity. correct incorrect

achieving something that survives your death. correct incorrect

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. In Camus's retelling of the myth of Sisyphus, Sisyphus' stone represents

the endless tasks that life requires of each of us. correct incorrect

the punishment that each of us faces if we commit suicide. correct incorrect

the burden of the knowledge that life is absurd. correct incorrect

the freedom that comes from mystical union with the absurd. correct incorrect