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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Fear and Trembling.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What country's philosophy does the philosopher who Kierkegaard opposes in Either/Or most influence?
(a) Denmark.
(b) France.
(c) Germany.
(d) Italy.

2. What do many intellectuals agree on in the 19th century concerning the universe?
(a) The Universe is infinite.
(b) The Universe is limited only by our love of Christ.
(c) The Universe is where we are.
(d) Universe is pure unity.

3. Who's ideas does Kierkegaard oppose in Either/Or?
(a) Socrates.
(b) Proust.
(c) G.W.F Hegel.
(d) Plato.

4. Of what book is a large portion reproduced in Either/Or?
(a) Romantic Love.
(b) The Seducer's Diary.
(c) How to love.
(d) How to be a Christian.

5. What is the author arguing is more important than the content of Either/Or?
(a) The title.
(b) The way the book was launched.
(c) Kierkegaard's footnotes.
(d) Kierkegaard's analysis.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who's lecture does Kierkegaard attend?

2. What does Kierkegaard think will happen with what his family received?

3. What does Kierkegaard argue major choices in life are choices of?

4. What does Kierkegaard feel about the prevalent ideas about the universe and distinction?

5. What does Kierkegaard think his family received?

(see the answer key)

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