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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) Buddhism.
(c) Christianity.
(d) Hinduism.

2. How does the author say the young man lives?
(a) The author says the young man lives by creeping up unnoticed on people.
(b) All of these.
(c) The author says the young man lives by plundering.
(d) The author says the young man lives by stealing happy moments.

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

4. What does the author say is the defect of his era?
(a) Ambivalence.
(b) Frivolity.
(c) Facism.
(d) Depression.

5. What does the author say the young man he is writing to wants to be?
(a) A priest.
(b) Fate.
(c) An archangel.
(d) A pig.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the only thing for which the author prays to God with his whole heart?

2. What does the author say romantic love is built on?

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

4. What is the first subject Kierkegaard discusses?

5. What is the only thing for which the author thanks God with his whole soul?

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