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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. What happens when Cordelia's aunt and Edward are away, and Cordelia is home alone?

2. Of what does Johannes want Cordelia to grow tired?

3. Johannes believes that thinking about the future inevitably reduces what?

4. Why does Johannes attempt to place himself wherever Cordelia looks?

5. At the present time, Johannes sees Cordelia's passion as _____________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Johannes use to his advantage, regarding Cordelia? Why?

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

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

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

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

9. What has happened by September 16th?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Johannes believes Cordelia can find freedom in their love.

Part 1) What does this mean? How can she find freedom in their love? What sort of freedom can she find?

Part 2) How is this statement related to Johannes' reasons for wanting to seduce her? How is it related to his need for control?

Part 3) Do you agree with this statement? 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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