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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) A punishment.
(b) A good omen.
(c) Bad luck.
(d) Money.

2. Who does Kierkegaard think is the most likely person to understand the ideas in Fear and Trembling?
(a) Regina.
(b) A theologian.
(c) A priest.
(d) Himself.

3. What does Kierkegaard think his family received?
(a) A gift from God.
(b) Good luck.
(c) A curse.
(d) An inheritance.

4. What does Kierkegaard feel about the prevalent ideas about the universe and distinction?
(a) He finds them unsubstantiated.
(b) He doubts them.
(c) He hates them.
(d) He embraces them.

5. What does Kierkegaard attempt to do according to Robert Bretall in Chapter 5?
(a) Act as honestly as possible.
(b) Love himself.
(c) Attend church.
(d) Marry Regina.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Kierkegaard feeling at the start of The Journals?

2. What does Repetition have that lacks in many of Kierkegaard's works?

3. Who's lecture does Kierkegaard attend?

4. What does Kierkegaard ask but does not give answers to in the Fragments?

5. What does Kierkegaard know about himself in The Journals?

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