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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 argue life is?
(a) A series of stark choices.
(b) The time between our acceptance of the love of Christ and our death.
(c) A series of moments.
(d) The time between our birth and our death.

2. What is the name of the first volume of Either/Or?
(a) The Seducer's Diary.
(b) Christ.
(c) The Rotation Method.
(d) The Square Method.

3. What do The Journals say Kierkegaard feels?
(a) Torn.
(b) Happy.
(c) Sad.
(d) In love.

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

5. Who's lecture does Kierkegaard attend?
(a) Schelling's.
(b) Socrates'.
(c) Igor Stensen's.
(d) Hegel's.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Kierkegaard letting himself do at the start of The Journals?

2. What does Kierkegaard feel about the prevalent ideas about the universe and distinction?

3. Who is Regina Olsen?

4. What country's philosophy does the philosopher who Kierkegaard opposes in Either/Or most influence?

5. What is Kierkegaard undergoing after his conversion?

(see the answer key)

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