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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Cordelia call him?
(a) Her husband.
(b) Her seducer.
(c) Her lover.
(d) Her fiance.

5. Was Cordelia hurt by this?
(a) No, not at all.
(b) Yes, somewhat.
(c) Yes, very much.
(d) Yes, but not much.

6. Johannes speculates on how interesting it would be if one could discern __________________ ahead of time.
(a) What was to occur in a relationship.
(b) If one's marriage will last.
(c) If one will ever marry.
(d) Who one will love.

7. In the first letter, Cordelia notes that Johannes has never really been what?
(a) In love.
(b) Himself.
(c) Hers.
(d) Honest.

8. 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) On a bookshelf.
(d) In a locked drawer.

9. When Johannes went after Cordelia, what happened?
(a) He bumped into another woman and lost sight of her.
(b) He tripped and lost sight of her.
(c) He called her name and she ignored him.
(d) She hurried away from him.

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

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

12. Does Johannes believe Cordelia has been in love?
(a) Yes.
(b) No.
(c) Probably.
(d) Maybe.

13. She tells him that she will not pursue him and encourages him to do what?
(a) Forget her.
(b) Flee.
(c) Come to her.
(d) Let her go.

14. He observes what in her eyes?
(a) Fear.
(b) Love.
(c) The light shining.
(d) Insanity.

15. Johannes watches Cordelia's servant and is happy about what?
(a) She is wealthy enough to have a servant.
(b) She is not walking alone.
(c) The servant is a woman.
(d) The servant is a strong man.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of whom is Cordelia the daughter?

2. Johannes notes that spring has come and that everything blossoms, including who?

3. What did Johannes conceal from Cordelia?

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

5. Why does Cordelia live with her aunt?

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