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

2. What does Hofmiller think to himself about his decision not to gallop the horses?
(a) He realizes that it is foolish to deny oneself a pleasure just because someone else could not enjoy it.
(b) He feels proud of himself for showing such a degree of respect for Edith.
(c) He worries that his men aren't being properly trained.
(d) He is afraid he'll get into trouble with his superiors for going too slowly.

3. Why did Dietzenhof follow Kekesfalva's advice about selling her property without question?
(a) She checked his credentials and was convinced he could be trusted.
(b) The papers he asked her to sign were in a foreign language and she didn't understand what she was signing.
(c) She knew nothing about business matters or investments, so she put her trust in him completely.
(d) He threatened to harm her if she didn't follow his instructions.

4. When Ilona asks Hofmiller why he did not come to the castle, what lie does he tell her?
(a) He says he had to inspect a horse his Colonel wanted to buy.
(b) He says his parents had arrived unexpectedly for a visit.
(c) He admits that he simply did not want to come.
(d) He says he fell asleep and didn't wake up until it was too late.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hofmiller do after Kekesfalva apologizes for Edith's behavior?

2. What does Dr. Condor tell Hofmiller was his initial opinion about why Hofmiller has become friends with Kekesfalva and his family?

3. Why does Hofmiller say he joined the military?

4. How does Edith react when she receives Hofmiller's flowers?

5. Why does Dr. Condor tell Hofmiller the details about Kekesfalva's past?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Dr. Condor's initial assessment of Edith's current medical condition?

2. Why did Kekesfalva not simply flee with the money he received from Dietzenhof after he bought the property from her?

3. Although Hofmiller finds himself enjoying his new sense of power and the comfort of being with with the Kekesfalva family, what keeps him from enjoying those feelings completely?

4. What are some of the reasons Hofmiller finds himself gaining greater self confidence during his second evening in the Kekesfalva home?

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

6. 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?

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

8. When Hofmiller's friends tease him about his relationship with Kekesfalva and his family, what does Hofmiller decide to do about the situation?

9. Describe how Kekesfalva got off on the wrong foot with Dietzenhof when they first met.

10. Describe Dr. Condor's feelings about the nature of so-called incurable illnesses.

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