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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 we always place our consciousness in?
(a) Our body.
(b) The love of Christ.
(c) Experience.
(d) Church.

2. What does Kierkegaard argue life is?
(a) The time between our acceptance of the love of Christ and our death.
(b) A series of moments.
(c) The time between our birth and our death.
(d) A series of stark choices.

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

4. What does humanity need according to Kierkegaard?
(a) A teacher.
(b) A love.
(c) The church.
(d) Christ.

5. How long does it take Kierkegaard to write Fear and Trembling?
(a) 5 months.
(b) Less than 60 days.
(c) 35 days.
(d) 2 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What book sets the stage for Kierkegaard's mature work?

2. What do The Journals say Kierkegaard feels?

3. Which of the Two Edifying Discourses does Kierkegaard prefer?

4. Who is Regina Olsen?

5. What does Kierkegaard argue major choices in life are not choices of?

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