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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On the twenty-second, where does Johannes see Cordelia?
(a) At the store.
(b) At Mrs. Jansen's.
(c) In the park.
(d) At the library.

2. What does Johannes realize about his conception of Cordelia?
(a) It has stayed the same.
(b) It has changed for the worse.
(c) It has changed for the good.
(d) It has begun to change slightly.

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

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

5. How does Johannes try and use this person's arrival to his advantage?
(a) By becoming his friend.
(b) By hiring him as his servant.
(c) By looking him up in the police census records.
(d) By talking to her in front of Cordelia.

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

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

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

9. On June 2nd, Johannes notes that Cordelia is __________________; the chatter of her cousins bores her.
(a) Introverted.
(b) Proud.
(c) Sad.
(d) Humorous.

10. Why does Johannes decide to befriend Edward?
(a) To get closer to Cordelia.
(b) To learn the relationship between this man and Cordelia.
(c) To convince him to leave Cordelia alone.
(d) To keep him away from Cordelia.

11. What does the author plan to do regarding the answer to number 14?
(a) Show his true feelings to Cordelia.
(b) Convince Cordelia he is a good person.
(c) Reveal that he is a good person.
(d) Deceive Cordelia into believing he is a bad person.

12. When is Johannes willing to modify himself?
(a) For love to draw women in.
(b) To attract anyone's attention.
(c) Only for Cordelia.
(d) Never.

13. Does Johannes regard this man as a serious competitor?
(a) Only much later.
(b) Only at first.
(c) Yes.
(d) No.

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

15. Johannes notes that spring has come and that everything blossoms, including who?
(a) Cordelia.
(b) Young girls.
(c) Cordelia's cousins.
(d) Cordelia's aunt.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Cordelia act around Johannes when she was introduced to him?

2. Why does Edward pretend to be a confirmed bachelor?

3. Johannes proclaims that limiting one's self is the precondition of what?

4. Does Johannes believe Cordelia has been in love?

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

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