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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. 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) Madeleine.
(c) Medusa.
(d) Madonna.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Cordelia live with her aunt?

2. On the twelfth, Johannes discovers the glory of having a young girl come upon you when?

3. On the ninth, Johannes wonders if he has become _________________.

4. The narrator notes that Kierkegaard was more at home where?

5. On the Saturday before, Johannes decides to visit his well-traveled friend ______________ in Vestergade, but Johannes cannot find him.

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