This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Either/Or : Chapter 3, Aesthetic Validation of Marriage - First Love.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the author say his era has discerned about romantic love very well?
(a) The weakness of it.
(b) The strength of it.
(c) The fleeting quality of it.
(d) The non-existence of it.

2. What does David understand about the parable?
(a) David understands Nathan is merely trying to manipulate him.
(b) David understands how the parable applies to him.
(c) David understands the message of the parable.
(d) David does not understand the parable at all.

3. How does the author say the young man may best perceive the state that precedes first love?
(a) By recalling that love makes one feel quite good.
(b) By recalling that love makes one blind.
(c) By recalling that love makes one lost.
(d) By recalling that love makes one fly.

4. What is the middle course that the "marriage of convenience" takes according to the author?
(a) The middle course is the path between love and hate.
(b) The middle course is the path between immediate love, and calculating understanding.
(c) The middle course is the path between youth and maturity.
(d) The middle course is the path between comfort and tribulation.

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