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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17, The Attack Upon Christendom.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Kierkegaard argue men are in the modern age?
(a) Equals.
(b) Limited.
(c) Superior.
(d) Inferior.

2. What do many intellectuals agree on in the 19th century concerning the universe?
(a) The Universe is limited only by our love of Christ.
(b) The Universe is where we are.
(c) The Universe is infinite.
(d) Universe is pure unity.

3. When does Kierkegaard argue that action is only comprehensible?
(a) When faith guides our actions.
(b) When Christ is present.
(c) When there is possibility.
(d) When told to.

4. What is Kierkegaard running out of while writing The Journals?
(a) Support in the church.
(b) Inspiration.
(c) Funds.
(d) Time.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kierkegaard think Fear and Trembling represents?

2. What does The Sickness Unto Death argue is contained within man?

3. How long does it take Kierkegaard to write Fear and Trembling?

4. What do many Catholics argue Kierkegaard would have done had he lived?

5. What does Kierkegaard argue Hegel's vision of the world of reason does to the idea of possibility?

(see the answer key)

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