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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. Who does Kierkegaard write his pseudonymous work for according to Fear and Trembling?
(a) Regina.
(b) The public.
(c) Himself.
(d) God.

2. How does Kierkegaard characterize his interpretation of the facts after his conversion?
(a) Limited.
(b) Wrong.
(c) Infallible.
(d) Right.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the Two Edifying Discourses does Kierkegaard prefer?

2. What does Kierkegaard argue life is?

3. What does Kierkegaard say truth is constituted of?

4. What is the name of the first volume of Either/Or?

5. What does Kierkegaard use when he writes about the Knight of Faith with the Knight of Infinite Resignation?

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