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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. Where does Johannes tell Cordelia her family might be?
(a) In a room of which she is unaware.
(b) At home.
(c) Out of town.
(d) Still in their carriage.

2. Where was Johannes introduced to Cordelia?
(a) At Mrs. Jansen's.
(b) In the park.
(c) At the store.
(d) At the library.

3. Other girls delight in Johannes. Is he interested in them?
(a) No.
(b) Yes.
(c) Sometimes.
(d) Infrequently.

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

5. Johannes speaks to Cordelia after seeing her pass by a ________ time.
(a) Fifth.
(b) Fourth.
(c) Second.
(d) Third.

Short Answer Questions

1. Kierkegaard appears interested in using the diary to paint himself as what?

2. What is Johannes desperate to know about Cordelia?

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

4. He is her _____________ for eternity.

5. Johannes discusses his thoughts at seeing Cordelia step out of a carriage, which he notes is a '____________ step.'

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the narrator say about Kierkegaard's character in the book?

2. What does Johannes do upon arriving at the exhibition?

3. Describe Johannes' April 5th entry.

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

5. What happens when Cordelia meets Mr. Baxter?

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

7. What does Johannes learn on the 21st and 22nd?

8. What happens between Edward and Johannes?

9. How does Cordelia's attention begin to veer away from Edward and towards Johannes?

10. What does Cordelia say in the second letter?

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