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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Either/Or : Chapter 11, Equilibrium - Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What aspect of love does the author say is momentary?
(a) The tender aspect.
(b) The sensuous aspect.
(c) The hateful aspect.
(d) The romantic aspect.

2. Why must a captain of a ship make swift decisions about direction changes?
(a) Because the captain's ship is old and takes along time to adjust its course.
(b) Because the captain's crew is rather inept.
(c) Because while the captain is deciding, the ship continues forward at a constant velocity.
(d) Because the captain constantly changes his mind.

3. According to the author, what happens to the value of an original, or first, thing if it may be repeated?
(a) The value increases.
(b) The value remains the same.
(c) The value decreases.
(d) The first thing never had any value.

4. What does the author say is the young man's position in relation to philosophy?
(a) The young man's position is mildly at odds with philosophy.
(b) The young man's position is friendly to philosophy.
(c) The young man's position is anathema to philosophy.
(d) The young man's position is indifferent to philosophy.

5. What does an individual become when his heart is open according to the author?
(a) Eloquent.
(b) Merciful.
(c) Vengeful.
(d) Inarticulate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author believe accounts for the young man's excessive anxiety?

2. What does the author claim Martin Luther said a Christian has never died of?

3. What quality does the author say love shares with everything eternal?

4. According to the author, what is the lifeblood of marriage?

5. Who does Kirkegaard explain the letter was intended for?

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