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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. In her second letter to him, what does Edith tell Hofmiller to do?
2. Why is Hofmiller upset and angry when he is told that the family has delayed its trip to the sanitarium for a few days?
3. What happens when Hofmiller is unable to concentrate while he's on duty?
4. How does Edith commit suicide?
5. Once he is aware of her love for him, what is Edith afraid Hofmiller will do?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Hofmiller think Balinkay is a good person to seek out for advice on his situation?
2. Describe the many changes in Edith's mood during the trip to the horse farm.
3. Describe Dr. Condor's feelings about his marriage to Klara.
4. What prompts Hofmiller to turn away from the idea of leaving the military and taking a job with Balinkay?
5. How might Hofmiller have resolved his situation during his visit to the castle, after seeing the family's excitement about the potential new treatment?
6. How does Edith use the threat of suicide in an attempt to influence Hofmiller?
7. What are Ilona's feelings about the situation between Edith and Hofmiller once Edith's love for him has been revealed?
8. Why is Hofmiller unable to commit to accompanying Edith and her family to the sanitarium?
9. What is Edith's suggested solution when Hofmiller convinces her that he cannot afford the trip to the sanitarium?
10. What does Dr. Condor tell Hofmiller about the nature of pity?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In the book's last passages, Hofmiller reflects on the guilt he will always feel regarding his role in the Kekesfalva family's life. Discuss the role guilt plays in his character throughout the book. At what points does he feel guilt that perhaps he should not feel? At what points does he not feel guilty when he should? Do you think the guilt he feels at the end is genuine?
Essay Topic 2
After reading and reflecting on the entire novel, who do you think is the more sympathetic and likable character, Edith or Hofmiller? Why?
Essay Topic 3
Examine foreshadowing in "Beware of Pity". How were important events in the book foreshadowed, including Edith's suicide, Kekesfalva's death and the disastrous results of Hofmiller's pity for the family?
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