1. Why is Hofmiller so confused by the range of emotions Edith and her family brings forth in him?
(a) He is getting conflicting advice from his friends.
(b) His psychiatrist can find no explanation for the sudden changes in him.
(c) Before, he had simply lived for the present day and not been profoundly moved by anything or anyone.
(d) Edith is the first girl he's fallen in love with.

2. What does Hofmiller do after Kekesfalva apologizes for Edith's behavior?
(a) He tries to change the subject.
(b) He expresses his interest in dating Edith.
(c) He takes the old man's hand and tries to comfort him.
(d) He says there is no excuse for such rudeness, despite her disability.

3. How does Edith react when Hofmiller asks her to dance?
(a) She is delighted by the attention being paid to her.
(b) She gives him a shy smile and turns away.
(c) She ignores him.
(d) She is horrified and begins to sob.

4. What did Orosvar's relatives promise Dietzenhof to get her to sign everything except the Kekesfalva estate over to them?
(a) They promised to pay for her children's college education.
(b) They agreed to allow her to change her last name to Orosvar.
(c) They promised to let her have first choice on Orosvar's large art collection.
(d) They said they'd abandon further litigation and pay her legal fees.

5. After they are alone following dinner at the castle, what does Dr. Condor tell Hofmiller he finds frustrating about Kekesfalva?
(a) He doesn't seem to respect Dr. Condor's medical opinions.
(b) When Dr. Condor arrives for appointments, Kekesfalva often isn't there.
(c) He doesn't seem to take an interest in Edith's condition.
(d) He pesters him constantly about Edith, asking the same questions over and over.

Short Answer Questions

1. The night after his friends tease him about his relationship with Kekesfalva and his family, Hofmiller does not go to the castle. How does he feel about his decision to stay away?

2. Why does Kekesfalva like Dr. Condor so much?

3. How does Dr. Condor describe Kekesfalva's background?

4. How does Dr. Condor behave during dinner with Hofmiller and Kekesfalva?

5. What aspect of Hofmiller's background makes him especially grateful for the warm welcome he continues to receive at the Kekesfalva's home?

(see the answer key)

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