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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, Purity of Heart, Edifying Discourses in Various Spirits, Chapter 11, Works of Love, Chapter 12, The Point of View For My Work as an Author.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Kierkegaard say forms Repetition?
(a) The idea of repetition.
(b) Man.
(c) Christ.
(d) The idea of abundance.

4. Who's letter does Either/Or contain a series of?
(a) Judge William's.
(b) Socrates'.
(c) Regina's.
(d) Hegel's.

5. What does Kierkegaard resonate with concerning spirituality?
(a) Catholic monastic life.
(b) Hegel's views.
(c) Papal teachings.
(d) Denmark State Church.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did reason-based and systematized thinking dominate European philosophy?

2. What does Kierkegaard fight against according to Robert Bretall in Chapter 5?

3. What does Kierkegaard distinguish between in Either/Or?

4. What does Kierkegaard say must stop being the ultimate goal and motivation for life in Stages of Life's Way?

5. What does Kierkegaard say "is given its rights"?

(see the answer key)

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