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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 does Kierkegaard say of the truth that teaches and builds up the human person in Two Edifying Discourses?
(a) It is the only truth that can make a difference in our lives.
(b) It is useless.
(c) It is the only truth worth having.
(d) It is one truth among many.

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

3. What pseudonym does Kierkegaard use to publish Either/Or?
(a) Sophie Marcus.
(b) Victor Eremita.
(c) Emile Proust.
(d) Marcus Temporarus.

4. What does Kierkegaard know about himself in The Journals?
(a) He is mistaken.
(b) He is both great and small.
(c) He is a fraud.
(d) He loves God.

5. How long does it take Kierkegaard to write Fear and Trembling?
(a) 35 days.
(b) 5 months.
(c) Less than 60 days.
(d) 2 years.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Kierkegaard argue life is?

3. What does the first letter in Either/Or analyze?

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

5. Of what book is a large portion reproduced in Either/Or?

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