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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 Robert Bretall say is difficult to discern in Kierkegaard's writing?
(a) Who he is talking to.
(b) Which aspects of Kierkegaard are present.
(c) If the love of Christ guides him.
(d) If he is Christian.

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

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

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

5. Where in Either/Or are the edifying discourses published?
(a) Chapter 5.
(b) Chapter 2.
(c) Chapter 1.
(d) Chapter 3.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Kierkegaard think Fear and Trembling represents?

3. What is the author arguing is more important than the content of Either/Or?

4. Of what book is a large portion reproduced in Either/Or?

5. What is Kierkegaard feeling at the start of The Journals?

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