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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. This begins the ____________ with Cordelia where he engages in an emotional back and forth of pursuit.
(a) 'Love battle.'
(b) 'Second war.'
(c) 'Emotional war.'
(d) 'First war.'

2. When Johannes sees her, Cordelia knows that their relationship must do what?
(a) End.
(b) Lessen.
(c) Change.
(d) Begin.

3. Johannes sees woman as characterized by pure ______________.
(a) Virtue.
(b) Virginity.
(c) Modesty.
(d) Love.

4. Why is Johannes happy that their engagement ended at this time?
(a) It is a sad time of year, for which sad matters are appropriate.
(b) It is a dark time of year, much like the end of their engagement.
(c) It is an exciting time of year, and a good time for Cordelia to find other men to entertain her.
(d) It is a time of new beginnings and is appropriate for their new, separate lives.

5. What has Johannes placed in Cordelia's knitting?
(a) A poem.
(b) A note expressing his love for her.
(c) A flower.
(d) New yarn.

Short Answer Questions

1. Johannes' plan is to organize the engagement so as to (a) break it off but (b) _____________________.

2. When does Johannes and Cordelia's engagement end?

3. Johannes is worried that in his absence, Cordelia will do what?

4. Why, as a woman, does Cordelia hate him?

5. Married women have ________ periods in which they are of interest.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Johannes' relationship with Cordelia take a dramatic change in course?

2. What does Johannes wonder and wish about Cordelia at this time?

3. How does Johannes feel Cordelia feels about him? Why?

4. What does Johannes do on the 31st?

5. What methods does Johannes consider for surprising Cordelia with his love? What method does he decide to use? What does he say about this method?

6. Why is it important to Johannes that it is autumn?

7. What is the 'first war?'

8. What happens on the third, regarding Johannes' proposal?

9. What does Johannes say about erotic love? What does he mention regarding Cordelia's erotic love?

10. What is taking place at the Wahl house at this time?

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