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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17, The Attack Upon Christendom.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Kierkegaard say of the truth that teaches and builds up the human person in Two Edifying Discourses?
(a) It is the only truth worth having.
(b) It is the only truth that can make a difference in our lives.
(c) It is one truth among many.
(d) It is useless.

2. What are Kierkegaard's political views?
(a) He is apolitical.
(b) Communist.
(c) Imperialist.
(d) Royalist.

3. How does Kierkegaard define truth in Concluding Unscientific Postscript?
(a) Subjective.
(b) Irrelevant.
(c) Objective.
(d) Immaterial.

4. What does the first letter in Either/Or analyze?
(a) Romantic love.
(b) Christ.
(c) God's influence on mankind.
(d) Death.

5. What novel does Robert Bretall in Chapter 9 say Kierkegaard reviewed after the publication of Concluding Unscientific Postscript?
(a) The two ages.
(b) The two towers.
(c) Ages and faith.
(d) How to get faith.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kierkegaard argue a Christian needs to be?

2. What prevents the hero in Repetition from finding what he wants?

3. What does Kierkegaard think of The Sickness Unto Death?

4. Who's ideas does Kierkegaard oppose in Either/Or?

5. What does Kierkegaard say being a Christian requires?

(see the answer key)

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