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

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

3. What is Kierkegaard aware of concerning Fear and Trembling?
(a) It will be translated into many languages.
(b) Everyone will hate it.
(c) It is not that good.
(d) The Denmark Church will be offended.

4. What does Repetition have that lacks in many of Kierkegaard's works?
(a) Chapters.
(b) A plot.
(c) A third person point of view.
(d) Humor.

5. What does Kierkegaard say he cannot do with Regina?
(a) Talk to her about her work.
(b) Talk religion.
(c) Travel.
(d) Share things about himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the pseudonymous author of The Fragments resist?

2. What does Kierkegaard say truth is discovered in?

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

4. Where in Either/Or are the edifying discourses published?

5. What are the Two Edifying Discourse written for?

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