1. When Kekesfalva asks Hofmiller about his conversation with Dr. Condor regarding Edith's condition, what does Hofmiller say at first?
(a) He says Dr. Condor refused to discuss Edith's condition with him.
(b) He simply assures him that everything will be OK and says he'll give him the details later.
(c) He says Dr. Condor spent most of the conversation telling him about Kekesfalva's own history.
(d) He says Dr. Condor thinks there is no hope for a cure.

2. What does Hofmiller see as the only negative aspect of the time he spends with Kekesfalva and his family?
(a) Neither Edith nor Ilona seem to be interested in him.
(b) Edith's angry outbursts whenever there is a suggestion that she needs help.
(c) Edith and Ilona seem to be competing for his attention and affection.
(d) The servants are not attentive enough.

3. Although Hofmiller is torn about whether or not he wants to continue seeing Edith and her family, what precipitates his decision to return to their home?
(a) He is walking past the house and Kekesfalva sees him and invites him to come in.
(b) He makes a date with Ilona and goes to the house to pick her up.
(c) He receives another dinner invitation and is told that the group will include an official from the War Ministry.
(d) His commanding officer orders him to go.

4. What book does Hofmiller read?
(a) Grimm's Fairy Tales.
(b) A Tale of Two Cities.
(c) The Arabian Nights.
(d) The Bible.

5. Why does Hofmiller tell Kekesfalva about the promising new treatment Dr. Condor mentioned?
(a) Hofmiller hopes to take credit for finding out about the treatment if it proves effective for Edith.
(b) Kekesfalva had read about the treatment in the newspaper and wants to know if Dr. Condor has looked into it.
(c) Kekesfalva says Dr. Condor had mentioned it previously and now he wants more details.
(d) He feels pity for Kekesfalva and knows he will not be satisfied unless Hofmiller gives him some promising news.