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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 Kierkegaard say of the truth that teaches and builds up the human person in Two Edifying Discourses?
(a) It is one truth among many.
(b) It is useless.
(c) It is the only truth that can make a difference in our lives.
(d) It is the only truth worth having.

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

3. How long does it take Kierkegaard to write Fear and Trembling?
(a) 35 days.
(b) Less than 60 days.
(c) 2 years.
(d) 5 months.

4. What does Kierkegaard argue major choices in life are not choices of?
(a) Intellect.
(b) God.
(c) Luck.
(d) Love.

5. Who's letter does Either/Or contain a series of?
(a) Socrates'.
(b) Judge William's.
(c) Regina's.
(d) Hegel's.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kierkegaard say truth is constituted of?

2. What is Kierkegaard aware of concerning Fear and Trembling?

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

4. What is Kierkegaard aware of in The Journals?

5. How old is Kierkegaard at the age of his conversion?

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