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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 did Dietzenhof follow Kekesfalva's advice about selling her property without question?
(a) The papers he asked her to sign were in a foreign language and she didn't understand what she was signing.
(b) She checked his credentials and was convinced he could be trusted.
(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.

2. How does Dr. Condor respond when Hofmiller asks if Edith's condition is curable?
(a) He says he is certain that a cure exists and he is working on finding it.
(b) He says he is certain there is no cure.
(c) He chastises Hofmiller, saying that to believe anyone is incurable is to deny them hope.
(d) He tells Hofmiller that Edith's condition is none of his business.

3. When talking about Edith's condition over dinner at the castle, what question does Dr. Condor ask that causes Kekesfalva to become upset and defensive?
(a) He asks if it's possible that the servants have been mistreating Edith.
(b) He asks Kekesfalva if he trusts his diagnosis of Edith's case.
(c) He asks whether Kekesfalva has called in another doctor to work with Edith.
(d) He says that Kekesfalva has not paid his most recent bill and asks when he can expect payment.

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

5. What does Dr. Condor tell Hofmiller is his chief concern about the Kekesfalva family?
(a) He thinks Ilona isn't a good influence on Edith.
(b) He is worried about Kekesfalva's deteriorating health.
(c) He thinks Edith is getting worse and soon will be confined to a wheelchair.
(d) He is concerned that Edith spends too much time alone.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Edith not dance with Hofmiller?

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

3. When Kekesfalva asks Hofmiller about his conversation with Dr. Condor regarding Edith's condition, what does Hofmiller say at first?

4. Why is Hofmiller so confused by the range of emotions Edith and her family brings forth in him?

5. How does Hofmiller first learn about Herr Kekesfalva?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. When Hofmiller has tea with Edith and Ilona, what does he learn about what caused Edith to become particularly upset about his invitation to dance?

3. What is the difference between how Hofmiller initially feels about Ilona and how he feels about Edith?

4. How does learning about his past affect Hofmiller's feelings about Kekesfalva?

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

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

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

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

9. How does Hofmiller's decision to have his men trot rather than gallop their horses reflect the title of the book?

10. How does Hofmiller realize that the pity he feels for Edith is already beginning to poison him?

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