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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. During dinner with Hofmiller and Kekesfalva, what does Dr. Condor initially say about Edith's current condition?
2. How does Ilona initially react to seeing Hofmiller in the street after he does not appear for dinner as has become his custom?
3. Why is Edith happy, rather than upset, when a new maid reacts in horror to the fact that she is disabled?
4. 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?
5. Hofmiller realizes that during all his visits to the castle, he has failed to ask what he considers the most natural of questions. What is the question?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. How does learning about his past affect Hofmiller's feelings about Kekesfalva?
3. What are some of the reasons Hofmiller finds himself gaining greater self confidence during his second evening in the Kekesfalva home?
4. How did Annette Dietzenhof acquire the Kekesfalva estate?
5. After having a chance to speak with each other privately, how do Hofmiller and Dr. Condor change their initial impressions of each other?
6. 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?
7. Briefly describe how Kekesfalva began his rise from poverty to wealth.
8. Why does Hofmiller attach so much importance to Kekesfalva's request that he speak to Dr. Condor?
9. Describe Dr. Condor's feelings about the nature of so-called incurable illnesses.
10. How does Hofmiller's upbringing lead him to respond when he receives a dinner invitation from Kekesfalva?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In your opinion, are Hofmiller and Edith well suited for each other? Are there personality traits that would make them a good match? Are there traits that would make their relationship toxic?
Essay Topic 2
Edith is a very complex character and often behaves in contradictory ways. Discuss some of those contradictions, including how she seems to feel and behave with regard to her disability and her feelings toward Hofmiller.
Essay Topic 3
Compare and contrast Hofmiller's feelings for Edith and his relationship with her with Dr. Condor's relationship with his wife.
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