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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. Is Cordelia interested in this rumor?

2. Johannes wishes he could watch Cordelia react as she reads his letters. Why?

3. Johannes thinks erotic love has gradations. How does he feel about Cordelia's progress in this regard?

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

5. With what does Johannes want to surprise Cordelia?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What has happened by September 16th?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 has very calculated encounters with Cordelia.

Part 1) Describe these encounters. Why are they so calculated? Why does Johannes feel that he must know Cordelia's every move?

Part 2) What might this say about control and Johannes' need for control? Does he have control over the situation? If so, how? If not, why not?

Part 3) How important is control in your own life? Can you relate to Johannes' need for control over others? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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