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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 the meditation in Fear and Trembling illustrate?
(a) Kierkegaard's love for mistery.
(b) Kierkegaard's love for Regina.
(c) Kierkegaard's happiness.
(d) Kierkegaard's regrets.

2. What does the first letter in Either/Or analyze?
(a) Romantic love.
(b) God's influence on mankind.
(c) Death.
(d) Christ.

3. What do many intellectuals agree on in the 19th century concerning distinctions?
(a) Distinctions are overrated.
(b) Distinctions are illusory.
(c) Distinctions separate man from beast.
(d) Distinctions are not distinctive.

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

5. What do truth and art require according to Fear and Trembling?
(a) An acquaintance with bias.
(b) The hand of Christ.
(c) Taste.
(d) Love of God.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who's lecture does Kierkegaard attend?

2. What does Kierkegaard argue life is?

3. What is the main theme of Fear and Trembling?

4. What does Kierkegaard think will happen with what his family received?

5. What does Kierkegaard say truth is constituted of?

(see the answer key)

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