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

2. He then tries to discuss with her when an engagement should be broken. What does Johannes observe in her?

3. Does Cordelia express self-confidence in Johannes' presence?

4. In the third letter, he states what?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the 'first war?'

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

3. What does Johannes ask Cordelia to do in the letter her writes?

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

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

6. What plans does Johannes have for the engagement?

7. What does Johannes write on September 24th?

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

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

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

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

The introduction ends with three stories from Cordelia.

Part 1) Why does she write these letters? What can you learn about her from these letters? What can you learn about her relationship with Johannes?

Part 2) Why are these letters given at the beginning of the book? How do these letters prepare the reader for the book?

Part 3) What must it be like feeling as Cordelia does? How does her pain affect how you view Johannes?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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