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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Later on the night following their trip, from whom does Hofmiller receive a note?
(a) His father.
(b) Ilona.
(c) Kekesfalva.
(d) Edith.

2. When Hofmiller realizes that Edith is in love with him, who does he blame?
(a) Ilona.
(b) Himself.
(c) Dr. Condor.
(d) Her father.

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

4. When they talk after Hofmiller returns from his trip with the Kekesfalvas, what does Dr. Condor tell Hofmiller about the new treatment?
(a) He says the treatment only works for men.
(b) He says it would not work for Edith after all.
(c) He says he lied to Hofmiller and there is no treatment.
(d) He says Kekesfalva would not be able to afford it.

5. How does Edith commit suicide?
(a) She takes a bottle of sleeping pills.
(b) She jumps from the roof of the castle.
(c) She shoots herself with Hofmiller's gun.
(d) She throws herself over the balcony.

6. After leaving the military, what did Balinkay do?
(a) Move to the United States.
(b) Write a novel.
(c) Marry a wealthy widow.
(d) Open a bakery.

7. What does Condor ask Hofmiller to do about his situation with Edith?
(a) Tell Edith the truth about his feelings immediately and face the consequences.
(b) Ask Edith to marry him even if he doesn't love her.
(c) Continue to act normally with Edith for a week, and tell him immediately if anything happened to upset Edith.
(d) Follow through with his plan to leave the military and move far from the Kekesfalva family.

8. Why is the family delayed when they are returning home from their day trip?
(a) Their transportation breaks down.
(b) They get lost.
(c) The road is blocked because of a wedding.
(d) Hofmiller is late returning from his ride.

9. Why is Hofmiller upset and angry when he is told that the family has delayed its trip to the sanitarium for a few days?
(a) He had been looking forward to accompanying the family on the trip because it would be a vacation for him.
(b) There is now no end in sight to his uncomfortable situation with Edith.
(c) A delay in the trip means it will be that much longer before Edith is finally cured and able to walk.
(d) He's afraid winter weather will have arrived by the time they leave.

10. Why does Hofmiller eventually decide to open the letter from Edith?
(a) She arrives at his barracks and demands that he open it.
(b) He is overcome with curiosity.
(c) He is afraid she will harm herself and he'll be blamed.
(d) Kekesfalva arrives and demands that he open it.

11. Why does Hofmiller initially believe he'll never have to marry Edith?
(a) He thinks she'll never recover physically and he'll be released from his promise.
(b) He plans to transfer to another regiment without telling the family.
(c) He thinks Kekesfalva is angry with him and won't allow Edith to marry him.
(d) He thinks she'll turn him down if he proposes.

12. When Hofmiller tells Dr. Condor about Edith's kiss and her letter, why is Condor angry with himself?
(a) He had hoped to win Edith for himself and fears it's too late.
(b) He thinks he should have realized Edith was in love with Hofmiller.
(c) He is afraid Kekesfalva will blame him.
(d) He wishes he had not let Hofmiller in when he came to the door.

13. How does Ilona think Hofmiller feels about Edith?
(a) She thinks he doesn't respect her.
(b) She thinks he is only after her money.
(c) She thinks he pities her.
(d) She thinks he returns her love.

14. After Edith's fall, where does Hofmiller go first?
(a) To his barracks.
(b) To the train station.
(c) To a tavern.
(d) To Dr. Condor's house.

15. What kind of deal does Kekesfalva offer Hofmiller?
(a) He offers to get him promoted to General if he will never see Edith again.
(b) He offers him the family's horse farm if he will marry Edith.
(c) He offers him all his wealth if he will leave and never see Edith again.
(d) He offers him all his wealth if he will marry Edith.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the mood at the castle when Hofmiller arrives the morning after telling Kekesfalva about the new cure ?

2. How is Edith treated by the villagers during their stop there?

3. Once he is aware of her love for him, what is Edith afraid Hofmiller will do?

4. What two reasons does Hofmiller give for his inability to join the family on the trip to the sanitarium?

5. What is Balinkay's relationship with Hofmiller's regiment?

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