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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 think what his family receives is?
(a) Money.
(b) A good omen.
(c) Bad luck.
(d) A punishment.

2. Where does the idea of Repetition derive from?
(a) Kierkegaard's own life.
(b) The life of Christ.
(c) Regina's life.
(d) The rise of Christian dogma.

3. What prevents the hero in Repetition from finding what he wants?
(a) His love of God.
(b) His family.
(c) His depression and introspection.
(d) Christ.

4. What does Kierkegaard fight against according to Robert Bretall in Chapter 5?
(a) Regina.
(b) The Denmark State Church.
(c) Himself.
(d) Subconscious aspects of the self.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kierkegaard argue the human is in?

2. Who does Kierkegaard think is the most likely person to understand the ideas in Fear and Trembling?

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

4. What does Kierkegaard say forms Repetition?

5. What does Kierkegaard argue life is?

(see the answer key)

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