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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Philosophical Fragments, or a Fragment of Philosophy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Kierkegaard say truth is constituted of?
(a) The word of Christ.
(b) Parts that may initially seem at odds.
(c) Faith and events.
(d) Love.

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

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

4. What book sets the stage for Kierkegaard's mature work?
(a) How to be a Christian.
(b) The Fragments.
(c) The Journals.
(d) Seducer's Diary.

5. What does Kierkegaard meditate on in Fear and Trembling?
(a) Abraham's call to kill his son Isaac.
(b) The resurrection.
(c) The incarnation.
(d) A sparrow.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kierkegaard argue major choices in life are choices of?

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

3. What does Kierkegaard argue the truth is outside of?

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

5. What do many intellectuals agree on in the 19th century concerning distinctions?

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