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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The narrator notes that Kierkegaard was more at home where?
(a) In his home.
(b) With Cordelia.
(c) In a world beyond this one.
(d) Alone.

2. What is Johannes desperate to know about Cordelia?
(a) Her education.
(b) Her feelings.
(c) Her wealth.
(d) Her history.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Johannes realize about his conception of Cordelia?

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

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

4. For what has Cordelia been punished?

5. Johannes finds that Cordelia has imagination, spirit and what else?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Johannes prepare to grow closer to Cordelia at this point?

2. What does Johannes discuss in his April 14th entry?

3. Describe Johannes' April 5th entry.

4. How does May begin? What happens on the 5th and 6th?

5. What happens when Cordelia arrives at the exhibition? When does Johannes first talk to her? About what does he talk?

6. What happens when Cordelia meets Mr. Baxter?

7. What takes place in Johannes' April 7th entry?

8. What should be noted regarding the author and the characters in this story?

9. What is Johannes willing to do to attract women? What will he do regarding Cordelia?

10. What takes place on the 23rd?

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