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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. On the Saturday before, Johannes decides to visit his well-traveled friend ______________ in Vestergade, but Johannes cannot find him.
(a) Adolph Hitler.
(b) Adolph Gottlieb.
(c) Adolph Rupp.
(d) Adolph Bruun.

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

4. Kierkegaard appears interested in using the diary to paint himself as what?
(a) A foe.
(b) A seducer.
(c) A good husband.
(d) A friend.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does the author plan to do regarding the answer to number 14?

4. Why does Johannes wonder if this has happened to him?

5. Johannes then continues to describe Cordelia, with remarks like "Her countenance is like a fruit" and "Her head is a ___________ head."

(see the answer key)

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