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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Either/Or : Chapter 9, Equilibrium.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is "sympathetic" depression noble according to the author of the letter?
(a) The author has proclaimed it!
(b) "Sympathetic" depression is for the sake of another.
(c) "Sympathetic" depression is highly attractive in a young man.
(d) "Sympathetic" depression is the depression of the landed gentry.

2. How is it said that married folk should live according to the author?
(a) In never-ending bliss.
(b) In utter silence.
(c) In confusion.
(d) In good understanding of one another.

3. What is the first subject Kierkegaard discusses?
(a) Marriage.
(b) Friendship.
(c) Passion.
(d) Hatred.

4. According to the author, what happens to the value of an original, or first, thing if it may be repeated?
(a) The first thing never had any value.
(b) The value remains the same.
(c) The value increases.
(d) The value decreases.

5. Who does Kirkegaard explain the letter was intended for?
(a) A young man.
(b) Bathsheba.
(c) Joel.
(d) Nathan.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what does the author say the young man is prolific?

2. To what kind of wedding ceremony does the author of the letter refer?

3. What does the author say he hates?

4. What is the opening phrase of the work?

5. What does David understand about the parable?

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