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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Either/Or : Chapter 8, Equilibrium.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the concept the author mentions act on him?
(a) It makes him quite angry.
(b) It fills his soul with peace.
(c) It spurs his will to action.
(d) It makes him exceedingly earnest.

2. Why is "sympathetic" depression noble according to the author of the letter?
(a) The author has proclaimed it!
(b) "Sympathetic" depression is for the sake of another.
(c) "Sympathetic" depression is highly attractive in a young man.
(d) "Sympathetic" depression is the depression of the landed gentry.

3. What does the author say he hates?
(a) All modern architecture.
(b) All women.
(c) All imaginary constructing.
(d) All purple drapes.

4. What moment does the newly married couple attempt to postpone?
(a) The moment of risk.
(b) The moment of consummation.
(c) The moment the couple realizes they are bored.
(d) The moment of tenderness.

5. What does Either/Or represent?
(a) Choice in human life.
(b) The capital of Denmark.
(c) An album of music.
(d) Marital fidelity.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does the author compare the young man when he is ill-tempered?

2. What does the author say one must transform to preserve the aesthetic in human beings?

3. What does the author assert reflective love does?

4. Of what two things is first love a unity?

5. How does the author say he must always be with the young man?

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