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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. What does Kierkegaard feel about the prevalent ideas about the universe and distinction?
(a) He doubts them.
(b) He finds them unsubstantiated.
(c) He hates them.
(d) He embraces them.

2. How old is Kierkegaard at the age of his conversion?
(a) 25 years old.
(b) 35 years old.
(c) 14 years old.
(d) 26 years old.

3. What happens to Kierkegaard and Regina's relationship?
(a) Regina dies.
(b) Kierkegaard replaces her.
(c) Kierkegaard breaks off the engagement.
(d) Kierkegaard fires her.

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

5. What is the author arguing is more important than the content of Either/Or?
(a) The way the book was launched.
(b) Kierkegaard's footnotes.
(c) Kierkegaard's analysis.
(d) The title.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Kierkegaard undergoing after his conversion?

2. What is Kierkegaard stunned by in The Journals?

3. What does Kierkegaard think will happen with what his family received?

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

5. Where does The Journals say Kierkegaard was on July 29, 1835?

(see the answer key)

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