1. What does Hofmiller say is the most startling thing that happens to him the night of his conversation with Dr. Condor?
(a) Kekesfalva's offer of money in return for the information he'd gotten from Dr. Condor.
(b) Kekesfalva's display of gratitude.
(c) He was most startled to find Edith waiting for him in his barracks.
(d) The great flash of lightening that hit just as he is leaving Kekesfalva.

2. Why does Kekesfalva ask Hofmiller to be present when Dr. Condor comes to the castle and speak to him about Edith's condition?
(a) Hofmiller tells Kekesfalva he is experiencing severe back pain and Kekesfalva thinks Dr. Condor might be able to help.
(b) Kekesfalva wants to fire Dr. Condor from Edith's case but wants to avoid confronting him, so he asks Hofmiller to do it.
(c) Kekesfalva wants Dr. Condor to give up his other patients and devote all his time to Edith, and he wants Hofmiller to ask how much he'd expect to be paid to do that.
(d) Kekesfalva isn't sure Dr. Condor is being completely honest with him about Edith's condition and chances for improvement.

3. After leaving the military, what did Balinkay do?
(a) Marry a wealthy widow.
(b) Open a bakery.
(c) Write a novel.
(d) Move to the United States.

4. The night after his friends tease him about his relationship with Kekesfalva and his family, Hofmiller does not go to the castle. How does he feel about his decision to stay away?
(a) He enjoys having a night away from the family and decides to visit them less often in the future.
(b) After a couple of hours, he changes his mind and goes to visit the family.
(c) He thoroughly enjoys playing cards with his friends and realizes it was the right decision not to go.
(d) He worries constantly and realizes that he can't just turn his emotions off and on.

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