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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Either/Or : Chapter 9, Equilibrium.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the only one who has a true conception of who he is according to the author?
(a) The man who can fight.
(b) The man who is self-sufficient.
(c) The man who loves.
(d) The man who meditates on mountain tops.

2. What is the married man's most dangerous enemy according to the author?
(a) Time.
(b) His conscience.
(c) His wife.
(d) His wife's suitors.

3. Which part of the wedding does the author find rather backward?
(a) The author thinks the man ought to wear the dress and the woman the tuxedo.
(b) The author thinks it incorrect that he is supposed to be in charge of his wife.
(c) The author thinks he ought to be able to have as many love affairs as he likes.
(d) The author thinks "as long as you both shall live" is a little extreme.

4. What does the author assert reflective love does?
(a) The author asserts reflective love does not exist.
(b) Hates itself.
(c) Renews itself.
(d) Consumes itself.

5. From who does the author say the secrecy system generally comes?
(a) The priests.
(b) The women.
(c) The parents.
(d) The men.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author find sad in the contemplating of human life?

2. What is the first subject Kierkegaard discusses?

3. What does first love not fear according to the author?

4. To what religion does the author say marriage belongs?

5. What does the author say that the first love always is?

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