1. Why does Hofmiller think it might benefit Edith to continue believing the lie about the new cure?
(a) He thinks her optimism might give her the strength to improve her condition.
(b) He thinks she is more likely to fall in love with him if she believes she'll be cured.
(c) He thinks people will be nicer to her if they believe she'll get better soon.
(d) He thinks it will stop her bursts of anger and rudeness.

2. What is Hofmiller most afraid of when he realizes his blunder in asking Edith to dance?
(a) He is afraid people will laugh at his dancing.
(b) He is afraid he will be demoted by his commanding officer.
(c) He is afraid of what others will think of him when they realize what happened.
(d) He is afraid he won't be invited to future parties.

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

4. How does Ilona initially react to seeing Hofmiller in the street after he does not appear for dinner as has become his custom?
(a) She ignores him and begins to flirt with his friends.
(b) She is delighted to see him and greets him warmly and affectionately.
(c) She says she's in a hurry and tries to rush away from him.
(d) She asks him to take her out for a drink.

5. Why does Hofmiller hesitate when Kekesfalva insists that his driver take Hofmiller home on a rainy night?
(a) He thinks Kekesfalva is being too generous.
(b) He doesn't want Kekesfalva to know that he is planning to meet some friends rather than go home that night.
(c) He is concerned about how arriving in a luxury car will appear to his fellow soldiers.
(d) He enjoys walking in the rain.