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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. What is David unable to appreciate about the parable?
(a) David is unable to appreciate Nathan's literary skill.
(b) David is unable to appreciate how the parable applies to his own life.
(c) David is unable to appreciate the hidden language of heaven in the parable.
(d) David is unable to appreciate the time Nathan takes to convey the parable.

2. Why is the author accustomed to writing on this particular object?
(a) Because he lives in ancient Egypt.
(b) Because he is a public official.
(c) Because he is blind.
(d) Because he lives in modern India.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the author suggest the young man may be "depressed" and fear marriage?

2. What is the first subject Kierkegaard discusses?

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

4. What does David understand about the parable?

5. What is the reader to understand about the content of Kierkegaard's letter?

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