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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. Who did Kierkegaard receive communion from on his death bed?
(a) A layman.
(b) A bishop.
(c) A priest.
(d) Nobody.

2. What does Robert Bretall say is difficult to discern in Kierkegaard's writing?
(a) If the love of Christ guides him.
(b) Which aspects of Kierkegaard are present.
(c) If he is Christian.
(d) Who he is talking to.

3. What are the Two Edifying Discourse written for?
(a) Contradict Hegel.
(b) To strengthen the faith of the individual.
(c) Make money.
(d) Seduce Regina.

4. Who does Kierkegaard argue a Christian must follow despite his being rejected by the world?
(a) God.
(b) The church.
(c) Jesus.
(d) His writings.

5. What is Kierkegaard letting himself do at the start of The Journals?
(a) Worship Christ.
(b) Remain silent.
(c) Pass out of himself.
(d) Indulge himself with food.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. With what book does Kierkegaard's work reach maturity according to Robert Bretall in Chapter 6?

4. What does Kierkegaard say of the defense of the Christian ideal?

5. What does Kierkegaard aim to reduce with Two Discourses and Works of Love?

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