SSAT1 - Reading Comprehension

According to the article, the story of Sisyphus comes from ____

• old wives' tales

• Japanese tradition

• Indian lore

• Roman history

• Greek myth

What does Sisyphus initially want to do when he returns to Earth ?

• Stay alive

• Get revenge on his brother

• Punish his wife

• See his family

• Negotiate a treaty

Which of the following is most nearly means "tenets" as used in line 6 ?

• Beliefs

• Rules

• Portable buildings

• woven strands of rope to catch fish

• numbers

What will probably come after paragraph 3 ?

• Background information about Camus

• More information about Sisyphus's escapades

• Nothing; the author made his point

• a discussion of how Sisyphus' story illustrates the tenets of Existentialism

• an opiniion from a philosophy professor at the University of Kentucky

Which of the following words represents an antonym for "hubris" ?

• daring

• fearful

• piety

• miserable

• perturbed

What does "hubris" mean ?

• Extreme humility and modesty

• Excessive pride or arrogance

• Careful consideration and caution

• Unwavering loyalty and obedience