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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Either/Or, A Fragment of Life.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who's ideas does Kierkegaard oppose in Either/Or?
(a) Socrates.
(b) Plato.
(c) G.W.F Hegel.
(d) Proust.

2. What is Kierkegaard undergoing after his conversion?
(a) A change of heart.
(b) A physical transformation.
(c) A terrible revolution.
(d) The flu.

3. What is Kierkegaard letting himself do at the start of The Journals?
(a) Indulge himself with food.
(b) Pass out of himself.
(c) Worship Christ.
(d) Remain silent.

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

5. What country's philosophy does the philosopher who Kierkegaard opposes in Either/Or most influence?
(a) Denmark.
(b) France.
(c) Germany.
(d) Italy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Kierkegaard characterize his interpretation of the facts after his conversion?

2. What does Kierkegaard say he cannot do with Regina?

3. How old is Kierkegaard at the age of his conversion?

4. Who's letter does Either/Or contain a series of?

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

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