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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Concluding Unscientific Postscript to the.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the first letter in Either/Or analyze?
(a) Romantic love.
(b) God's influence on mankind.
(c) Christ.
(d) Death.

2. What does Kierkegaard say must stop being the ultimate goal and motivation for life in Stages of Life's Way?
(a) Beauty.
(b) Aesthetic.
(c) Faith.
(d) Money.

3. What does Kierkegaard do before leaving for Berlin at the star of Either/Or?
(a) Goes to church.
(b) Breaks off his engagement with Regina Olsen.
(c) Writes a book.
(d) Buries his dog, Maximus.

4. What is the main theme of Fear and Trembling?
(a) Commitment.
(b) Fear.
(c) Love.
(d) The encounter between the individual and the universe.

5. What is Kierkegaard aware of concerning Fear and Trembling?
(a) It will be translated into many languages.
(b) Everyone will hate it.
(c) It is not that good.
(d) The Denmark Church will be offended.

Short Answer Questions

1. What cities does Kierkegaard write Either/Or in?

2. What prevents the hero in Repetition from finding what he wants?

3. What country's philosophy does the philosopher who Kierkegaard opposes in Either/Or most influence?

4. What does Stages on Life's Way divide according to Robert Bretall in Chapter 7?

5. What does Kierkegaard think Fear and Trembling represents?

(see the answer key)

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