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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. In the second letter, he argues that his grief over their break-up will make him able to do what?

2. How does Cordelia respond when Johannes draws close to her and proposes?

3. What does Johannes consider between Edward and Cordelia but changes his mind because it would diminish her?

4. Who has helped this rumor to reach Cordelia's ears?

5. Johannes says that Cordelia is devoted to him, but is she his in full yet?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the rumor that is going around? What is happening in regards to this rumor?

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

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

4. What is the 'first war?'

5. What does Johannes write on September 24th?

6. What has happened by September 16th?

7. What happens when Cordelia's aunt and Edward are away?

8. 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?

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

10. What plans does Johannes have for the engagement?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Both Edward and Johannes plan to make Cordelia hate them.

Part 1) Describe each of their plans to make her hate them. How do their plans compare to each other?

Part 2) Why do they want her to hate them? Are they in each other's plans? Explain.

Part 3) Does this happen in relationships today? Do people purposely make others angry, jealous, and hateful? If so, why? If not, why not?

Essay Topic 2

Johannes begins an emotional war with Cordelia.

Part 1) Describe this war. Why does he start this war? How does this war affect both of them?

Part 2) How successful is this war in Johannes' ultimate goal of seduction? Explain.

Part 3) Do those in relationships today wage emotional wars? Explain.

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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