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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Either/Or : Chapter 6, Aesthetic Validity of Marriage.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the author say he must always be with the young man?
(a) Gentle.
(b) Firm.
(c) Frivolous.
(d) Cautious.

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

3. What does first love not need according to the author?
(a) Support.
(b) Attention.
(c) Fame.
(d) Money.

4. Who has lost himself in another according to the author?
(a) The one who laughs.
(b) The one who loves.
(c) The one who hates.
(d) The one who dodges bullets.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What system does the author say he observed while he was a guest in the home of a young married couple?

2. What does the author say can crush the aesthetic in a human being?

3. What is the relationship between marriage and first love according to the author?

4. What is the only way the author claims he would ever wish to be in relation to his wife?

5. To what does the author compare the engagement period?

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