1. After asking Hofmiller to talk to Dr. Condor about Edith, why does Kekesfalva want to rush back to the house?
(a) He is afraid Edith will be suspicious about what they'd been talking about.
(b) Edith has not been feeling well and he doesn't want to leave her alone too long.
(c) He is expecting other guests and needs to get back in time to greet them.
(d) He doesn't want to be late for dinner.

2. How does Hofmiller first learn about Herr Kekesfalva?
(a) Hofmiller meets Kekesfalva at the local apothecary shop.
(b) His friends tell him about the family after seeing his niece in a patisserie.
(c) They serve in the military together.
(d) He reads about Kekesfalva in the newspaper.

3. What happens to Kekesfalva after Edith's death?
(a) He tries to kill Hofmiller.
(b) He joins the military.
(c) He sells his property and moves to France.
(d) He dies within a few days.

4. Why is Edith so excited when Hofmiller arrives at the house the morning after his dinner with Dr. Condor?
(a) Her father just presented her with a new car.
(b) She just received word of a large inheritance.
(c) She believes Hofmiller is about to propose to her.
(d) She believes Hofmiller's story that there is a miraculous new treatment that will cure her.

5. What does his decision to trot instead of gallop make Hofmiller realize about himself?
(a) He has lost the respect of his men.
(b) He loves Edith and wants to marry her.
(c) He is undergoing a profound change as a result of his pity for Edith.
(d) Edith's condition makes it impossible for him to respect her.