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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 is Kierkegaard aware of in The Journals?
(a) His errors.
(b) His self interest.
(c) His nothingness.
(d) His longing for Regina.

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

3. What does Kierkegaard think his family received?
(a) A gift from God.
(b) A curse.
(c) An inheritance.
(d) Good luck.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do many intellectuals agree on in the 19th century concerning the universe?

2. Who is Regina Olsen?

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

4. How does Kierkegaard characterize his interpretation of the facts after his conversion?

5. What does Kierkegaard know about himself in The Journals?

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