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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Either/Or : Chapter 2, Aesthetic Validity of Marriage.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what religion does the author say marriage belongs?
(a) Islam.
(b) Hinduism.
(c) Christianity.
(d) Buddhism.

2. The author asserts that just as nothing is impossible for God, nothing is impossible for whom?
(a) The humble individual.
(b) The religious individual.
(c) The powerful individual.
(d) The pure individual.

3. What is the only thing for which the author thanks God with his whole soul?
(a) That his wife has many hobbies which keep her occupied.
(b) That his wife is the only woman he has ever loved.
(c) That his wife loves him with all her heart.
(d) That his wife is the last person he will ever love.

4. Who does Kirkegaard explain the letter was intended for?
(a) Nathan.
(b) Joel.
(c) A young man.
(d) Bathsheba.

5. What is the opening phrase of the work?
(a) "Red Fox to Chrome Eagle:".
(b) "Ladies and Gentlemen,".
(c) "Dear Friend,".
(d) "Hey, guy,".

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is "sympathetic" depression noble according to the author of the letter?

2. What one word does the author say can describe love?

3. What does the author say belongs in every marriage but is missing from a marriage of convenience?

4. In what form is EITHER/OR written?

5. What does the author say God's love is?

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