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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Was there was a real woman in Kierkegaard's life named Cordelia?
(a) Yes, but her name was Cordelia Smith.
(b) Yes, and her name was Cordelia Wahl.
(c) Yes, but her name was not Cordelia Wahl.
(d) No.

2. On June 2nd, Johannes notes that Cordelia is __________________; the chatter of her cousins bores her.
(a) Introverted.
(b) Proud.
(c) Humorous.
(d) Sad.

3. On the fifteenth, who does Johannes thank because he was able to find Cordelia?
(a) God.
(b) Cordelia's aunt.
(c) Chance.
(d) Edward.

4. Johannes finds the ethical nature of what boring?
(a) Courtship.
(b) Marriage.
(c) Engagement.
(d) Love.

5. Where was Johannes introduced to Cordelia?
(a) At the store.
(b) At the library.
(c) At Mrs. Jansen's.
(d) In the park.

Short Answer Questions

1. Johannes describes his relationship with Cordelia as taking a dramatic course. Why?

2. What does Johannes know about his declaration of love?

3. Johannes wishes he could watch Cordelia react as she reads his letters. Why?

4. Johannes cannot make up his mind about how to ___________________ her.

5. Why does Cordelia stop looking for these people?

(see the answer key)

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