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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. It should be noted at this point that Kierkegaard is the author writing from the perspective of a man who has come upon the letters of a man named Johannes, who Kierkegaard intends to represent who?
(a) Himself.
(b) His friend.
(c) His father.
(d) Cordelia.

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

3. Johannes discusses his thoughts at seeing Cordelia step out of a carriage, which he notes is a '____________ step.'
(a) Forgettable.
(b) Decisive.
(c) Miniscule.
(d) Small.

4. He writes in the first person and expresses deep _______________ at finding the work that is about to begin and the sultry details within it.
(a) Anxiety.
(b) Anger.
(c) Sadness.
(d) Embarassment.

5. Johannes desperately wants to learn more about Cordelia but must control himself for what reason?
(a) To enjoy the emotion and sweetness of desire.
(b) He often gets out of control.
(c) He does not want to fall in love with her.
(d) He does not want to scare her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who shows up to accompany Cordelia?

2. Johannes likes being alone in the _______________ on Østergade.

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

4. Of what can Johannes not bear about himself?

5. The book opens with a man who has found a collection of essays where in Kierkegaard's house?

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