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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Concluding Unscientific Postscript to the.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the hero of Repetition have trouble finding?
(a) A good church.
(b) Himself.
(c) A true union with the woman he loves.
(d) Christ.

2. How many realms does Stages on Life's Way discuss?
(a) 2 realms.
(b) 4 realms.
(c) 3 realms.
(d) 5 realms.

3. What is the main theme of Fear and Trembling?
(a) The encounter between the individual and the universe.
(b) Fear.
(c) Love.
(d) Commitment.

4. What prevents the hero in Repetition from finding what he wants?
(a) His depression and introspection.
(b) Christ.
(c) His love of God.
(d) His family.

5. What does Kierkegaard do before leaving for Berlin at the star of Either/Or?
(a) Goes to church.
(b) Breaks off his engagement with Regina Olsen.
(c) Writes a book.
(d) Buries his dog, Maximus.

Short Answer Questions

1. When were the last of Kierkegaard aesthetic writings published according to Robert Bretall in Chapter 7?

2. Where does the idea of Repetition derive from?

3. Who's lecture does Kierkegaard attend?

4. What city does Kierkegaard live in according to Robert Bretall in Chapter 5?

5. Who does Kierkegaard think is the most likely person to understand the ideas in Fear and Trembling?

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