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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Johannes describes his relationship with Cordelia as taking a dramatic course. Why?
(a) He no longer wants to seduce Cordelia.
(b) He no longer wants to wait and let the relationship slip away.
(c) He no longer is in love with her.
(d) He truly wants Edward to marry Cordelia.

2. Married women have ________ periods in which they are of interest.
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Five.
(d) Two.

3. Johannes finds the ethical nature of what boring?
(a) Love.
(b) Marriage.
(c) Courtship.
(d) Engagement.

4. Johannes says that events at the Wahl house are ________________.
(a) Slow to start.
(b) Increasingly momentous.
(c) Boring.
(d) Increasingly more stagnant.

5. In legitimate possession of Cordelia, Johannes aims to do what?
(a) Destroy Cordelia.
(b) Waste the relationship.
(c) Destroy Edward.
(d) Make the relationship last.

6. The entry continues with Johannes noting that Cordelia's aunt did what the previous evening?
(a) Left her alone.
(b) Threw a party.
(c) Moved out.
(d) Threw him out.

7. Johannes notes that he has seen Cordelia do what for the first time?
(a) Eat.
(b) Smile.
(c) Talk.
(d) Sleep.

8. What is about to happen at the Wahl house?
(a) Something insignificant.
(b) Something important.
(c) Very little.
(d) Nothing.

9. In the third letter, he states what?
(a) He no longer loves her.
(b) He is free.
(c) She will be his.
(d) She is free.

10. Johannes has floated a rumor that he is in love with whom?
(a) Cordelia.
(b) Cordelia's aunt.
(c) An older woman.
(d) A young girl.

11. How does Cordelia make a powerful impression on Johannes?
(a) With her intelligence.
(b) With her beauty.
(c) With her wit.
(d) With her smile.

12. As time progresses, Cordelia begins to do what, in regard to Johannes?
(a) Write him letters.
(b) Ignore him.
(c) Hide from him.
(d) Stand at the window and wait for him.

13. Why does Johannes believe Cordelia both hates and fears him?
(a) Because of his intellect.
(b) Because of his wealth.
(c) Because of his connection with Edward.
(d) Because of his love.

14. Through this use of __________, Johannes now believes that Cordelia is his.
(a) Hatred.
(b) Annoyance.
(c) A fear.
(d) Anger.

15. Johannes will read _______________ aloud to Cordelia from time to time.
(a) Love stories.
(b) Books.
(c) Poems.
(d) Trivial matters.

Short Answer Questions

1. Johannes is determined to _________________ her soul as much as he can.

2. Johannes thinks of woman essentially as existing for whom?

3. Why does Edward decide not to tell Cordelia this?

4. What does Johannes have his servant, Johan, leave at the Wahl house?

5. How does Edward react when he learns of their engagement?

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