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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. What does the author say happens to people who deceive others for an extended period?
(a) Such people live ever more happily.
(b) Such people become unable to show their true natures.
(c) Such people get elected to public office.
(d) Such people become dim-witted.

2. What does the author say first love is for him?
(a) A bad word.
(b) A good word.
(c) A catch phrase.
(d) A password.

3. Why does the author suggest the young man may be "depressed" and fear marriage?
(a) The young man may be thinking, "She doesn't really love me; all love is false."
(b) The young man's parents were unhappy in their marriage and abused him all his life.
(c) The young man may be thinking, "Everything may change; what if this person that now I almost worship may change; what if, what if, etc."
(d) Perhaps the young man has not been taking his medication.

4. What is the one the thing the author says he thanks God for?
(a) The clarity of his vision.
(b) The extraordinary refinement of his tastes.
(c) The imperturbability of his soul.
(d) The mutability of his humor.

5. Who is the only person who has gained everything according to the author?
(a) The person who has laughed at the faults of another.
(b) The person who has laughed at his faults.
(c) The person who has lost everything in the world.
(d) The person who has gained everything in the world.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author say his era has discerned about romantic love very well?

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

3. What are the excesses of the mystics according to the author of the letter?

4. When discussing adversity with the young man, against what does the author warn?

5. How is it said that married folk should live according to the author?

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