1. When Ilona asks Hofmiller why he did not come to the castle, what lie does he tell her?
(a) He admits that he simply did not want to come.
(b) He says he fell asleep and didn't wake up until it was too late.
(c) He says he had to inspect a horse his Colonel wanted to buy.
(d) He says his parents had arrived unexpectedly for a visit.

2. What does Hofmiller do when he arrives at the castle and finds Edith sleeping on the terrace?
(a) He wakes her to explain his absence the previous night.
(b) He takes the opportunity to look at her more carefully and feels an overwhelming rush of pity for her.
(c) He sits down to read a book until she wakes up.
(d) He goes quietly into the house so he won't wake her.

3. After angrily confronting Hofmiller about lying to her, what does Edith tell him about continuing to visit the family?
(a) He should come only if he really wants to, and he should not lie to her or pity her.
(b) He can continue to visit only if he begins to formally court her.
(c) He should come every night with no exceptions.
(d) He should come only once or twice a week, and let the family know in advance when he'll be there.

4. What does Dr. Condor tell Hofmiller they must do about Hofmiller's lie to the Kekesfalvas?
(a) Tell the family the truth about the new treatment.
(b) Make up a bigger lie to cover up for the first one.
(c) Find another treatment that might help Edith.
(d) Get Edith to a doctor to try the new treatment.

5. What does Hofmiller see as the only negative aspect of the time he spends with Kekesfalva and his family?
(a) Neither Edith nor Ilona seem to be interested in him.
(b) The servants are not attentive enough.
(c) Edith and Ilona seem to be competing for his attention and affection.
(d) Edith's angry outbursts whenever there is a suggestion that she needs help.