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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. Is Cordelia interested in this rumor?
(a) Yes, so she speaks to Johannes about it.
(b) Yes, but she will not ask.
(c) Yes, so she asks Edward about it.
(d) No.

2. Johannes' plan is to organize the engagement so as to (a) break it off but (b) _____________________.
(a) Use it to secure a more beautiful and significant relationship.
(b) Use it to secure another woman.
(c) Use it to torture Edward.
(d) Use it to satisfy his desire to seduce.

3. What must Johannes decide to do?
(a) Talk to the aunt in writing and ask for Cordelia's hand or not.
(b) Talk to Cordelia or not.
(c) Propose to Cordelia or not.
(d) Tell Edward his plans or not.

4. Johannes believes that thinking about the future inevitably reduces what?
(a) Happiness.
(b) One's faith.
(c) Love.
(d) Erotic sentiment.

5. Johannes starts to speak to whom about his rumored engagement and refuses to say who the woman is?
(a) Edward.
(b) The aunt.
(c) Cordelia.
(d) Mr. Baxter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Johannes describes his relationship with Cordelia as taking a dramatic course. Why?

2. Johannes finds that he can endlessly contemplate what subject?

3. The season will harmonize with what of Cordelia's?

4. The entry continues with Johannes noting that Cordelia's aunt did what the previous evening?

5. What does Johannes enclose in a letter to Cordelia?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. Does Johannes believe Edward should be able to make any complaints about him? Why or why not?

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

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

5. What does Johannes say regarding his proposal to Cordelia?

6. What is the 'first war?'

7. What does Johannes say about breaking the engagement?

8. What does Johannes say about visiting the park?

9. Whato does Johannes write in the next three letters?

10. What his happening to Cordelia by the end of this section?

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