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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can Edward have no complaint about Johannes?

2. Johannes writes Cordelia a letter about how they should overcome their fears and do what?

3. Through this use of __________, Johannes now believes that Cordelia is his.

4. What does Johannes know about his declaration of love?

5. Can anything stop Johannes' plans now?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Johannes feel about Cordelia at this time?

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

3. What plans does Johannes have for the engagement?

4. Give details of some of Johannes' letters to Cordelia.

5. What is the 'first war?'

6. What does Johannes say about visiting the park?

7. Does Cordelia respond to his letters? Why or why not?

8. What does Johannes ask Cordelia to do in the letter her writes?

9. What has happened by September 16th?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Johannes proposes to Cordelia.

Part 1) Describe the proposal. Why does he propose to her? How does she react? Why does she react this way?

Part 2) How is the proposal part of Johannes' seduction plan? What is the purpose of the seduction? Do you see this engagement leading to a marriage? Why or why not?

Part 3) Compare most engaged couples today to this engaged couple. What do they have in common? What are the differences? What might be the reasons for these differences?

Essay Topic 2

Johannes and Cordelia begin to exchange letters.

Part 1) Why do they begin to exchange letters? How do these letters fit into Johannes' seduction plans?

Part 2) How do these letters affect both Cordelia and Johannes? Why? How is agitation important in these letters? Why?

Part 3) How do these romantic exchanges compare to the communication between lovers today?

Essay Topic 3

Johannes befriends Edward.

Part 1) Who is Edward? Why does Johannes befriend him? How does Johannes benefit from this friendship? How does this friendship affect Edward?

Part 2) What might Cordelia feel about these men if she knew the reason for their friendship? How does Johannes' actions regarding Edward affect your opinion of both men?

Part 3) Would Johannes have been able to grow as close to Cordelia if he had not befriended Edward? Why or why not? Would Edward's relationship with Cordelia have been different if he had not become friends with Johannes? How are both Edward and Cordelia seduced by Johannes? What parallels exist between their relationships with Johannes?

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