1. Why does Kekesfalva like Dr. Condor so much?
(a) They grew up together and have been lifelong friends.
(b) Dr. Condor shows him more respect than Edith's other doctors do.
(c) Dr. Condor went to the best schools.
(d) He is the only doctor who has remained optimistic about Edith's chances for improving her condition.

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

3. How did Kekesfalva initially begin to manipulate Dietzenhof in order to gain control of her inheritance?
(a) He talked about how much better the weather was in the south of France than in Vienna.
(b) He talked about how much trouble it was to own property.
(c) He criticized the home's décor.
(d) He talked about the dangers facing a woman living alone.

4. Why does Ilona tell Hofmiller he needs to be nice to Edith?
(a) They have to appease her to keep her from having more outbursts.
(b) She always hates herself after she throws a tantrum.
(c) He will miss her while she's away at the sanitarium.
(d) She doesn't have long to live.

5. When returning from his evening with Ferencz and finding another letter from Edith, what is Hofmiller afraid of?
(a) That she has run away.
(b) That she has told her father that Hofmiller doesn't return her love.
(c) That she is trying to trap him.
(d) That she has found someone else.