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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Either/Or : Chapter 4, Aesthetic Validity of Marriage.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does the author of the letter compare the young man at the end of this section?
(a) The author compares the young man to the pilot of a ship.
(b) The author compares the young man to a bull rider.
(c) The author compares the young man to a blushing bride.
(d) The author compares the young man to an actor.

2. What is the opening phrase of the work?
(a) "Dear Friend,".
(b) "Hey, guy,".
(c) "Ladies and Gentlemen,".
(d) "Red Fox to Chrome Eagle:".

3. What does David understand about the parable?
(a) David does not understand the parable at all.
(b) David understands how the parable applies to him.
(c) David understands Nathan is merely trying to manipulate him.
(d) David understands the message of the parable.

4. How does the author say the young man lives?
(a) The author says the young man lives by creeping up unnoticed on people.
(b) The author says the young man lives by plundering.
(c) The author says the young man lives by stealing happy moments.
(d) All of these.

5. What does the author say first love is for him?
(a) A password.
(b) A catch phrase.
(c) A good word.
(d) A bad word.

Short Answer Questions

1. Between what two types of doubt does the author say it is important to distinguish?

2. What is the author of the letter accustomed to writing on?

3. In what form is EITHER/OR written?

4. How does the author say the young man may best perceive the state that precedes first love?

5. What is the middle course that the "marriage of convenience" takes according to the author?

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