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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through April.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The man notes that Kierkegaard broke off the engagement despite what?
(a) His parents' protests.
(b) Already buying a home for the girl.
(c) Moving the girl out of her parents' home.
(d) Loving the girl very much.

2. Other girls delight in Johannes. Is he interested in them?
(a) Sometimes.
(b) Infrequently.
(c) No.
(d) Yes.

3. The book opens with a man who has found a collection of essays where in Kierkegaard's house?
(a) In a locked drawer.
(b) On a bookshelf.
(c) In his closet.
(d) In a notebook.

4. Johannes proclaims that limiting one's self is the precondition of what?
(a) Suffering.
(b) Death.
(c) Enjoying things.
(d) Wealth.

5. What can Johannes remember that made no impression on him?
(a) A girl's face.
(b) Cordelia's family.
(c) Cordelia's face.
(d) The art work at the exhibition.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the second letter, Cordelia tells a story of whom?

2. For whom will it be more terrible in the end?

3. From here, what must be understood?

4. What does Cordelia call him?

5. Of what can Johannes not bear about himself?

(see the answer key)

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