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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. What does Kierkegaard think will happen with what his family received?
(a) It will come from time to time.
(b) It will disappear.
(c) It is something of the past.
(d) It will continue.

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

3. What do many intellectuals agree on in the 19th century concerning distinctions?
(a) Distinctions are not distinctive.
(b) Distinctions are illusory.
(c) Distinctions separate man from beast.
(d) Distinctions are overrated.

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

5. Where does The Journals say Kierkegaard was on July 29, 1835?
(a) Silkeborg.
(b) Ribe.
(c) Gilbjerg.
(d) Copenhagen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Kierkegaard undergoing after his conversion?

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

3. What happens to Kierkegaard and Regina's relationship?

4. What do The Journals say Kierkegaard feels?

5. What do many intellectuals agree on in the 19th century concerning the universe?

(see the answer key)

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