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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the author accustomed to writing on this particular object?

2. From who does the author say the secrecy system generally comes?

3. Who has lost himself in another according to the author?

4. The author claims what kind of feelings toward his wife?

5. Who is the only one who has a true conception of who he is according to the author?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the author's attitude toward "first love"?

2. What does the author write about egotistic depression?

3. How many types of love does the author write there are? What are they?

4. Describe the fantasy marriage the author proposes to the young man.

5. Why does the author write that an exploration of the aesthetic significance of marriage might seem superfluous?

6. Why does the author write that marriage belongs to Christianity?

7. What are some immoral motivations for marrying according to the author?

8. How does the author relate religion to swimming?

9. What does the author assert is the principle reason for marrying?

10. What is the author's stated intention?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the author define the nature of philosophy and its purpose? What does the author assert are the dangers of philosophy? Write an essay defending or refuting the author's attitude toward philosophy's role in human life. Cite specific examples from the text to support your views.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the impact of "the congregation" on the author's thinking in EITHER/OR. Who is "the congregation"? What is the influence of "the congregation"? What emotional responses does the author say "the congregation" elicits? Discuss citing specific examples from the text.

Essay Topic 3

The author discusses the forms of love extensively in EITHER/OR. How many different forms of love does the author identify? How are they distinct from one another and how do they relate to one another? What is the place of each form of love in a man's life? How does each form of love relate to marriage? Discuss citing specific examples from the text.

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