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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After angrily confronting Hofmiller about lying to her, what does Edith tell him about continuing to visit the family?
(a) He should come every night with no exceptions.
(b) He should come only once or twice a week, and let the family know in advance when he'll be there.
(c) He should come only if he really wants to, and he should not lie to her or pity her.
(d) He can continue to visit only if he begins to formally court her.

2. What is Kekesfalva's reaction when Hofmiller mentions the new treatment that might help Edith?
(a) He begins peppering Hofmiller with questions.
(b) He dismisses the information because it doesn't sound promising.
(c) He begins to brighten up at the possibility of hope for Edith.
(d) He calls Dr. Condor immediately to get more information.

3. 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 is immediately attracted to her and wants to court her.
(c) He thinks she's the most beautiful woman he's ever seen.
(d) He finds her dull and boring.

4. What is Hofmiller's first impression of Dr. Condor?
(a) He's disappointed because the doctor looks and behaves nothing like what he'd pictured.
(b) He's more impressed than he anticipated being.
(c) He's amused because the doctor bears a striking resemblance to his commanding officer.
(d) He's intimidated by the doctor's tall, imposing presence.

5. What pretense did Kekesfalva use for coming to the house to talk with Dietzenhof?
(a) He posed as an insurance agent.
(b) He pretended to be a real estate agent.
(c) He pretended to be a gardener.
(d) He posed as an attorney.

Short Answer Questions

1. When telling him about the potential treatment for Edith, what does Hofmiller finally end up promising Kekesfalva?

2. What happens at the second dinner that makes Hofmiller feel especially happy and powerful?

3. Hofmiller shows his friends a gift that Kekesfalva gave him. What is the item?

4. Why does Hofmiller hesitate when Kekesfalva insists that his driver take Hofmiller home on a rainy night?

5. When Ilona asks Hofmiller why he did not come to the castle, what lie does he tell her?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Hofmiller's upbringing lead him to respond when he receives a dinner invitation from Kekesfalva?

2. How did Kekesfalva trick Dietzenhof with regard to the worth of her property?

3. Describe Hofmiller's reaction to meeting Dr. Condor for the first time.

4. Although Edith often seems to behave childishly with regard to her disability, how does her talk with Hofmiller about his failure to appear for dinner show her maturity?

5. In the early weeks of his relationship with the Kekesfalva family, how does Hofmiller's friendship with them affect his relationship with his fellow soldiers?

6. Why does Hofmiller flee from Kekesfalva's home after his blunder causes Edith to become upset?

7. How did Kekesfalva change after marrying Dietzenhof?

8. How did Annette Dietzenhof acquire the Kekesfalva estate?

9. Why is Hofmiller so delighted when he sees Ilona outside the cafe after he has spent the evening there with his friends rather than going to the castle?

10. Why do you think Edith flies into a rage when Josef, the butler, comes to take her for her exercises?

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