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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through August II.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On the fifteenth, who does Johannes thank because he was able to find Cordelia?
(a) Cordelia's aunt.
(b) God.
(c) Edward.
(d) Chance.

2. Johannes is determined to _________________ her soul as much as he can.
(a) Caress and care for.
(b) Excite and energize.
(c) Soothe and love.
(d) Stir and agitate.

3. Johannes notes that women should become self-sufficient in their use to do what?
(a) Become well-educated.
(b) Take financial pressure off their parents.
(c) Make good wives.
(d) Make good mothers.

4. Why is Johannes eager to help Cordelia's passion mature?
(a) So that he can stop seducing her.
(b) So that she will be his completely.
(c) So that she will marry him.
(d) So that she will find her freedom in their love.

5. With whom is Johannes getting in good?
(a) Edward's father.
(b) Edward.
(c) Cordelia's aunt.
(d) Cordelia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Johannes saw Cordelia alone and ________________________.

2. Johannes cannot make up his mind about how to ___________________ her.

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

4. Was there was a real woman in Kierkegaard's life named Cordelia?

5. Johannes wonders why nothing corrupts young women more than spending time with whom?

(see the answer key)

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