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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Johannes likes being alone in the _______________ on Østergade.
(a) Morning.
(b) Evening.
(c) Night.
(d) Afternoon.

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

3. On the ninth, Johannes wonders if he has become _________________.
(a) Deaf.
(b) Mute.
(c) Blind.
(d) Ill.

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

5. The events he describes are largely _______________.
(a) True.
(b) Inaccurate.
(c) Exaggerated.
(d) False.

6. Who shows up to accompany Cordelia?
(a) Her aunt.
(b) A servant.
(c) Her cousin.
(d) A man.

7. Johannes wonders why nothing corrupts young women more than spending time with whom?
(a) Other young women.
(b) Young men.
(c) Old men.
(d) Their family.

8. Of whom is Cordelia the daughter?
(a) The Prime Minister.
(b) An admiral.
(c) An office in the Royal Navy.
(d) A teacher.

9. Johannes finds that Cordelia has imagination, spirit and what else?
(a) Anxiety.
(b) Ignorance.
(c) Anger.
(d) Passion.

10. On the twelfth, Johannes discovers the glory of having a young girl come upon you when?
(a) In the rain.
(b) In the park.
(c) In the library.
(d) In the store.

11. As the days pass, Cordelia becomes tired of listening to whom?
(a) Mr. Baxter.
(b) Johannes.
(c) Her aunt.
(d) Edward.

12. Does the man believe that Kierkegaard intended to lead Cordelia astray?
(a) Most likely.
(b) Yes.
(c) No.
(d) Possibly.

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

14. Johannes notes that women should become self-sufficient in their use to do what?
(a) Make good mothers.
(b) Take financial pressure off their parents.
(c) Become well-educated.
(d) Make good wives.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Johannes admired Cordelia but then feared what?

3. Johannes is aware that Cordelia will have understanding of the dark side of life and is happy about what?

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

5. When Johannes and Edward come for a visit, Johannes talks about interesting things but nothing that will indicate his interest in Cordelia. What does he let Edward do?

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