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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Was life stimulating enough for Kierkegaard?
(a) Most of the time.
(b) No.
(c) Some of the time.
(d) Yes.

2. Johannes is aware that Cordelia will have understanding of the dark side of life and is happy about what?
(a) It has not warped her.
(b) She is so strong.
(c) She will have a dark side.
(d) She is not as naive has he once thought.

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

4. The sixteenth comes and Johannes notes that it is _______________________ to be in love and interesting to know that one is on love.
(a) Beautiful.
(b) Odd.
(c) Annoying.
(d) Scary.

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

6. He is her _____________ for eternity.
(a) Curse.
(b) Love.
(c) Life.
(d) Hope.

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

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

9. Does Johannes believe that it is within his power to plot Cordelia's psyche?
(a) Possibly.
(b) Most likely.
(c) No.
(d) Yes.

10. In the second letter, Cordelia tells a story of whom?
(a) A poor man and a rich maiden.
(b) A rich man and a rich maiden.
(c) A poor man and a poor maiden.
(d) A rich man and a poor maiden.

11. What did Johannes conceal from Cordelia?
(a) His fear.
(b) His embarassment.
(c) His love.
(d) His anxiety.

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

13. Johannes sees Cordelia but doesn't talk to her, instead speaking with whom in front of her?
(a) The servants.
(b) Edward.
(c) Mr. Baxter.
(d) Aunt Jansen.

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

15. When did this event occur?
(a) At half past five.
(b) At half past three.
(c) At half past four.
(d) At half past six.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Johannes decide to befriend Edward?

2. How does Edward pretend to be?

3. Johannes considers feigning a chance encounter with Cordelia where he will offer her what?

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

5. Johannes speaks to Cordelia after seeing her pass by a ________ time.

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