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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Either/Or, A Fragment of Life.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Kierkegaard argue major choices in life are choices of?
(a) God.
(b) Christ.
(c) Intellect.
(d) Character.

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

3. What does Chapter 1 say Kierkegaard is conflicted between?
(a) Love and despair.
(b) Wonder and despair.
(c) Wonder and hate.
(d) Love and hate.

4. What is the name of the first volume of Either/Or?
(a) The Rotation Method.
(b) The Square Method.
(c) Christ.
(d) The Seducer's Diary.

5. What do many intellectuals agree on in the 19th century concerning distinctions?
(a) Distinctions are overrated.
(b) Distinctions are illusory.
(c) Distinctions separate man from beast.
(d) Distinctions are not distinctive.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does The Journals say Kierkegaard was on July 29, 1835?

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

3. What is Kierkegaard stunned by in The Journals?

4. What does Kierkegaard argue life is?

5. What does Kierkegaard think what his family receives is?

(see the answer key)

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