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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. How does the author say the young man may best perceive the state that precedes first love?
(a) By recalling that love makes one fly.
(b) By recalling that love makes one blind.
(c) By recalling that love makes one feel quite good.
(d) By recalling that love makes one lost.

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

3. If a sailor is enchanted by a mermaid's song, what is the only way to break the spell according to the author?
(a) One must remember Either/Or.
(b) One must consult a wise man and obtain his blessing.
(c) One must swallow the eye of a newt.
(d) One must play the same piece backward without making a single mistake.

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

5. What does the author say that every order of life, including marriage, has?
(a) Plebeians.
(b) Traitors.
(c) Paragons.
(d) Workers.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, an esthetically beautiful marriage is always a what?

2. What does the author anticipate will be the young man's first objection to married life?

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

4. To what does the author compare the engagement period?

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

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