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

2. Johannes will read _______________ aloud to Cordelia from time to time.

3. In these times, how does Johannes primarily spend his time?

4. Johannes has floated a rumor that he is in love with whom?

5. What does Johannes liken to his freeing a bird?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Johannes' final entry on September 25th.

2. What is the 'first war?'

3. What does Johannes say about breaking the engagement?

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

5. What plans does Johannes have for the engagement?

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

7. 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?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Johannes spreads a rumor.

Part 1) What is this rumor? Why does he spread it? How does Edward unknowingly help Johannes?

Part 2) How successful is the spreading of this rumor in Johannes' plans? Explain. How does Cordelia react to this rumor? Why does she react this way?

Part 3) What are your thoughts on spreading rumors? Can they be good? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Johannes decides he will end their engagement.

Part 1) How does he begin to discuss ending the engagement? Why does he want to end the engagement?

Part 2) How is this decision tied to Johannes' need for control and desire to seduce Cordelia? Does he end up breaking up with Cordelia? Why or why not?

Part 3) What are the end results of their relationship? How are they both affected? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Johannes describes love.

Part 1) How does he describe love? What does this description reveal about him? What might it reveal about the culture in which he lived?

Part 2) Do you believe that Johannes truly loves Cordelia? Why or why not? Does he ever grow to love her at any point in the story? If so, when and why? If not, why not?

Part 3) How would you describe love? How does your description compare to Johannes'?

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