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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Either/Or : Chapter 11, Equilibrium - Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the ethical according to the author?
(a) The ethical is that by which a person becomes what he becomes.
(b) The ethical is that with which a person punishes a person who misbehaves.
(c) The ethical is that by which a person spontaneously is what he is.
(d) The ethical is a mystery that is fundamentally unknowable.

2. What is the author's attitude toward depression?
(a) Depression makes a person wise.
(b) Depression is the most beautiful gift from God.
(c) Depression is the fault of the depressed person.
(d) Depression victimizes millions of people.

3. What is ostensibly one of the most respectable reasons for getting married according to the author?
(a) To do penance.
(b) To test one's patience.
(c) To enoble one's character.
(d) There is no respectable reason for getting married.

4. What one word does the author say can describe love?
(a) It is futile.
(b) It is light.
(c) It is excruciating.
(d) It is immediate.

5. What kind of woman does the author compare the young man to?
(a) A woman in love.
(b) A woman in labor.
(c) A jealous woman.
(d) A spurned woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author asserts that making a good choice does not depend so much on deliberation as on what?

2. What is the quality of marital love's movements?

3. What does first love not fear according to the author?

4. About what emperor does the author go on at length?

5. From who does the author say the secrecy system generally comes?

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