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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Either/Or : Chapter 11, Equilibrium - Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the author how does philosophy view history?
(a) Philosophy sees history under the category of mathematics.
(b) Philosophy sees history under the category of meteorology.
(c) Philosophy sees history under the category of freedom.
(d) Philosophy sees history under the category of necessity.

2. What is everyone born with a penchant for according to the author?
(a) Climbing hills.
(b) Singing songs.
(c) Descending hills.
(d) Painting pictures.

3. What is the only way the author claims he would ever wish to be in relation to his wife?
(a) Dominant.
(b) Submissive.
(c) Monogamous.
(d) Polygamous.

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

5. How is it said that married folk should live according to the author?
(a) In confusion.
(b) In never-ending bliss.
(c) In good understanding of one another.
(d) In utter silence.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, reflection never reaches beyond what?

2. What does the author accuse the young man of having become?

3. In addition to having a priority in itself, what other quality does marital love possess according to the author?

4. What is the author of the letter accustomed to writing on?

5. What does the author say is the young man's position in relation to philosophy?

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