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

2. What is Kierkegaard feeling at the start of The Journals?
(a) Contentment.
(b) Fear
(c) Loss.
(d) Love.

3. What does Chapter 1 say Kierkegaard is conflicted between?
(a) Love and despair.
(b) Wonder and despair.
(c) Love and hate.
(d) Wonder and hate.

4. What shall not fall to the ground without the will of the Father according to The Journals?
(a) A man.
(b) A mouse.
(c) An elephant.
(d) A sparrow.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does Kierkegaard argue major choices in life are not choices of?

(see the answer key)

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