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

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

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

4. When does Kierkegaard write about truth in Either/Or?
(a) In the first chapter.
(b) Toward the middle.
(c) Toward the end.
(d) In Chapter 2.

5. What does Kierkegaard think Fear and Trembling represents?
(a) His entire life.
(b) His childhood.
(c) The word of Christ.
(d) Regina's past.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kierkegaard argue life is?

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

3. What does Robert Bretall say Kierkegaard is in the Two Edifying Discourses?

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

5. What does Kierkegaard think Fear and Trembling will do to the reader?

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