How well do you know philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre?

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    Which country did he belong to? 

    • Russia
    • Spain 
    • Italy
    • France
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Jean-Paul Sartre was amongst the pioneer in the field of philosophy. How well do you know philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre? Do you love to lose yourself in the world of philosophy? Then, this fun quiz is made just for you. Can you answer some questions based on his life? If you think so, then go ahead and give this fun quiz a try! We hope the quiz will make you interested in learning more about the exciting world of philosophical sciences. So, get ready to learn and grow! Have fun!

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  • 2. 

    Aside from philosophy what was he well known for? 

    • Acting

    • Dancing

    • Playwrighting

    • Singing

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  • 3. 

    What was his philosophy on existence? 

    • Existence precedes essence

    • He rejected the absoluteness of reason

    • A man must accept that we live in the material world

    • The purpose of life is to be authentic to yourself

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  • 4. 

    Sartre had an open relationship with which prominent thinker and philosopher? 

    • Betty Friedan

    •  Adrienne Rich

    • Simone de Beauvoir

    • Camille Paglia

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  • 5. 

    How did he die? 

    • A tragic car accident

    •  Oedema of the lung

    • AIDS

    • Cancer

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  • 6. 

    Which of the prominent historical figure inspire Sartre and his work?

    • Gandhi 

    • Alexander the great

    • Karl Marx

    • Napoleon Bonaparte

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  • 7. 

    When was he born? 

    • 13 July 1908

    • 3 March, 1998

    • 21 June, 1905

    • 18 April, 1920

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  • 8. 

    When was his book 'Being and Nothingness' published?

    • 1920

    • 1933

    • 1943

    • 1959

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  • 9. 

    Which of Sartre's plays spawned the very famous quote "Hell is other people" ("l'enfer, c'est les autres")?

    • Huis Clos (No Exit)

    •  Les Mains sales (Dirty Hands)

    • Les Mouches (The Flies)

    • La Putain respectueuse (The Respectful Prostitute)

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    When did he die? 

    • 2 January, 1980

    • 15 April,1980

    • 9 December 1997

    • 22 July 1982

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