Existentialism Quiz

Welcome to your Existentialism Quiz

1. “Existentialism” etymologically means…

2. Existentialism holds that humans make rational decisions in a(n) __________ universe.

3. Existentialism became especially popular after…

4. Which of the following philosophers is considered the first existentialist?

5. Which theme is most associated with existentialism?

6. In Hamlet, the line “To be or not to be” reflects existentialism by:

7. Existential literature encourages the reader to:

8. What concept did Jean-Paul Sartre emphasize in his existentialist philosophy?

9. How did Albert Camus’ view differ from Sartre’s regarding the human condition?

10. What does existentialism encourage readers to reflect on?

11. Which famous line from Hamlet captures existentialist themes?

12. How does Hamlet reflect existentialist characteristics?

13. What makes Waiting for Godot an existentialist work?

14. According to Sartre, the starting point of existentialism is :

15. Sartre claims that according to existentialism, there is no reality except in :


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