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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Hofmiller shows his friends a gift that Kekesfalva gave him. What is the item?
(a) A gold cigarette case.
(b) A gold pen.
(c) An expensive first-edition book.
(d) A silver flask.

2. What aspect of Hofmiller's background makes him especially grateful for the warm welcome he continues to receive at the Kekesfalva's home?
(a) He has been brought up in military institutions, so he loves the homey feeling of their house and family.
(b) He has been raised in an orphanage, so he begins to think of Kekesfalva as a father figure.
(c) He has been brought up in a wealthy home, so he feels comfortable and at ease with the family's wealth.
(d) His parents are servants of a wealthy family, so he likes turning the tables by having servants wait on him.

3. How does Edith react when Josef, the butler, comes to take her for her exercises?
(a) She asks Hofmiller to go with her and help with the exercises.
(b) She insists that a wheelchair be brought.
(c) She flies into a rage and insists on walking by herself although it's very difficult.
(d) She refuses to go with him.

4. Why does Hofmiller try to keep his two worlds - his life in the military and his relationship with the Kekesfalva family - separate from each other?
(a) Kekesfalva asks him to keep the relationship a secret.
(b) He thinks they don't fit together.
(c) He thinks Kekesfalva will think less of him if he realizes that he is a low-ranking officer in the military.
(d) He doesn't want his friends to build a relationship with the family and become his rival for their affections.

5. Why does Hofmiller continue exaggerating about the new treatment's promise?
(a) Dr. Condor asked him to make the treatment sound more promising than it actually is.
(b) He finds the fact that Kekesfalva is hanging on his every word intoxicating.
(c) He hopes that he'll benefit financially if he finds a cure for Edith.
(d) He has been diagnosed as a compulsive liar.

6. Why is Hofmiller uncomfortable when he first arrives at the dinner party?
(a) He arrives late and doesn't know any of the other guests.
(b) He is dressed inappropriately.
(c) He arrives an hour early.
(d) He doesn't like the food that is being served.

7. What does Hofmiller find when he arrives back at his barracks after his first meeting with Dr. Condor?
(a) Ilona is waiting for him.
(b) His commanding officer is waiting for him.
(c) Kekesfalva is waiting for him.
(d) Edith is waiting for him.

8. What kind of personality did Dietzenhof have?
(a) She was flirtatious.
(b) She was silly and frivolous.
(c) She was timid and meek.
(d) She had a strong, forceful personality.

9. How does Hofmiller feel after learning about Kekesfalva's past?
(a) He is anxious to share the information with his friends because it will increase their esteem for him.
(b) He is bored and not very interested in learning more about Kekesfalva.
(c) He is ashamed that he has never asked Kekesfalva about his background and how he had acquired his wealth.
(d) He is appalled to learn that his friend had been so deceitful as a young man.

10. What does Hofmiller do after Ilona explains the reason Edith became so upset at the dinner party?
(a) He asks Ilona to dance.
(b) He explains his actions to Kekesfalva.
(c) He explains the situation to the other guests.
(d) He leaves immediately.

11. When Kekesfalva asks Hofmiller about his conversation with Dr. Condor regarding Edith's condition, what does Hofmiller say at first?
(a) He says Dr. Condor refused to discuss Edith's condition with him.
(b) He simply assures him that everything will be OK and says he'll give him the details later.
(c) He says Dr. Condor thinks there is no hope for a cure.
(d) He says Dr. Condor spent most of the conversation telling him about Kekesfalva's own history.

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

13. Why does Kekesfalva ask Hofmiller to be present when Dr. Condor comes to the castle and speak to him about Edith's condition?
(a) Kekesfalva wants to fire Dr. Condor from Edith's case but wants to avoid confronting him, so he asks Hofmiller to do it.
(b) Kekesfalva isn't sure Dr. Condor is being completely honest with him about Edith's condition and chances for improvement.
(c) Kekesfalva wants Dr. Condor to give up his other patients and devote all his time to Edith, and he wants Hofmiller to ask how much he'd expect to be paid to do that.
(d) Hofmiller tells Kekesfalva he is experiencing severe back pain and Kekesfalva thinks Dr. Condor might be able to help.

14. Why is Hofmiller so pleased about Kekesfalva's request that he speak to Dr. Condor about Edith?
(a) It shows that Kekesfalva has faith in him.
(b) He has wanted to meet Dr. Condor for a long time and is happy for this opportunity.
(c) He wants to take advantage of the opportunity to ask Dr. Condor about his own medical complaints.
(d) He hopes to learn more about the doctor's relationship with the family.

15. Why does Edith keep secret pictures of dancers?
(a) She hopes to become an artist.
(b) She sells them to make extra money.
(c) She loved dancing before her accident.
(d) Her father doesn't approve of the pictures, so she keeps them hidden.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Edith happy, rather than upset, when a new maid reacts in horror to the fact that she is disabled?

2. After asking Hofmiller to talk to Dr. Condor about Edith, why does Kekesfalva want to rush back to the house?

3. Why is Hofmiller so confused by the range of emotions Edith and her family brings forth in him?

4. How does Hofmiller react when he sees Ilona in the street after taking a night away from the family to play cards with his friends?

5. When talking about Edith's condition over dinner at the castle, what question does Dr. Condor ask that causes Kekesfalva to become upset and defensive?

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