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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Johannes then continues to describe Cordelia, with remarks like "Her countenance is like a fruit" and "Her head is a ___________ head."
(a) Mona Lisa.
(b) Madonna.
(c) Madeleine.
(d) Medusa.

2. Johannes admires her beauty again, particularly what?
(a) Her beautiful clothes.
(b) Her beautiful skin.
(c) Her beautiful teeth.
(d) Her beautiful hair.

3. For whom will it be more terrible in the end?
(a) Neither Kierkegaard nor Cordelia.
(b) Cordelia.
(c) Kierkegaard.
(d) Kierkegaard and Cordelia.

4. The man points out that the work is a diary fully of what?
(a) Truths.
(b) Uncertainties.
(c) Exaggerations.
(d) Falsehood.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Johannes tell Cordelia her family might be?

2. Was there was a real woman in Kierkegaard's life named Cordelia?

3. Of what can Johannes not bear about himself?

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

5. Was life stimulating enough for Kierkegaard?

(see the answer key)

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