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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Repetition: An Essay in Experimental Psychology.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Kierkegaard think will happen with what his family received?
(a) It is something of the past.
(b) It will come from time to time.
(c) It will disappear.
(d) It will continue.

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

4. What is Kierkegaard feeling at the start of The Journals?
(a) Loss.
(b) Fear
(c) Contentment.
(d) Love.

5. What does Kierkegaard say he cannot do with Regina?
(a) Talk to her about her work.
(b) Travel.
(c) Talk religion.
(d) Share things about himself.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the hero of Repetition have trouble finding?

3. What does Kierkegaard argue major choices in life are not choices of?

4. What does Kierkegaard attempt to do according to Robert Bretall in Chapter 5?

5. What name does Kierkegaard use to publish the Two Edifying Discourses?

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