1. What happens when Hofmiller arrives at the castle to thank Kekesfalva for the dinner invitation?
(a) The family is offended and rescinds his dinner invitation.
(b) He is turned away because he doesn't have an appointment.
(c) The family is not at home.
(d) Kekesfalva invites him to stay for tea.

2. What is Balinkay's relationship with Hofmiller's regiment?
(a) He used to be a member but left.
(b) He is currently a member.
(c) He is the commanding officer of the regiment.
(d) He has applied for a transfer from another regiment but has not been accepted yet.

3. What two reasons does Hofmiller give for his inability to join the family on the trip to the sanitarium?
(a) He must attend to his duties and his parents are planning a visit.
(b) He doesn't have a passport and he can't afford it.
(c) He can't afford it and he has made other social commitments for that time.
(d) He must attend to his duties and he can't afford it.

4. How does Hofmiller perceive Edith after their first two meetings?
(a) He sees her as an invalid who needs to be comforted and protected.
(b) He thinks she's the most beautiful woman he's ever seen.
(c) He finds her dull and boring.
(d) He is immediately attracted to her and wants to court her.

5. When telling him about the potential treatment for Edith, what does Hofmiller finally end up promising Kekesfalva?
(a) He promises that he'll accompany Edith to France so she can get the new treatment.
(b) He promises that he'll take care of Edith if Kekesfalva dies.
(c) He promises that Edith will get well very soon.
(d) He promises that he'll marry Edith.