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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. Who does Kierkegaard think is the most likely person to understand the ideas in Fear and Trembling?
(a) Regina.
(b) A theologian.
(c) Himself.
(d) A priest.

2. What does Kierkegaard think what his family receives is?
(a) A punishment.
(b) Bad luck.
(c) A good omen.
(d) Money.

3. What does Kierkegaard think Fear and Trembling represents?
(a) The word of Christ.
(b) His entire life.
(c) Regina's past.
(d) His childhood.

4. What is Kierkegaard letting himself do at the start of The Journals?
(a) Pass out of himself.
(b) Remain silent.
(c) Worship Christ.
(d) Indulge himself with food.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kierkegaard think Fear and Trembling will do to the reader?

2. What cities does Kierkegaard write Either/Or in?

3. What is Kierkegaard stunned by in The Journals?

4. What does Kierkegaard believe lies at the center of Christianity?

5. What happens to Kierkegaard and Regina's relationship?

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