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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why does Edward pretend to be a confirmed bachelor?
(a) To get Cordelia to think about him.
(b) To get Cordelia to like him.
(c) To get Cordelia to trust him.
(d) To get Cordelia to hate him.

6. Where did this encounter take place?
(a) Outside Johannes' home.
(b) At her home.
(c) On the path between Nørreport and Østerport.
(d) In the library.

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

8. Johannes cannot make up his mind about how to ___________________ her.
(a) Approach.
(b) Speak to.
(c) Stalk.
(d) Understand.

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

10. Of what can Johannes not bear about himself?
(a) The inaccuracy of his health.
(b) The inaccuracy of his eyes.
(c) The inaccuracy of his ears.
(d) The inaccuracy of his voice.

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

12. In fact, the point of The Seducer's Diary is for Kierkegaard to paint a portrait of himself to _______________ his real life love, Cordelia.
(a) Open up to.
(b) Reveal himself to.
(c) Convince.
(d) Deceive.

13. Why does the author want to do the answer to number 15?
(a) So Cordelia will take him back after their break-up.
(b) So Cordelia can get over him after their engagement is broken off.
(c) So Cordelia will never get over him.
(d) So Cordelia will never love another.

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

15. On what does Cordelia begin to focus?
(a) The conversation between her aunt and Mr. Baxter.
(b) The conversation between Johannes and Edward.
(c) The conversation between Edward and her aunt.
(d) The conversation between Johannes and her aunt.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did this event occur?

2. In the second letter, Cordelia tells a story of whom?

3. Does Johannes believe Cordelia has been in love?

4. The man notes that Kierkegaard broke off the engagement despite what?

5. What is Johannes desperate to know about Cordelia?

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