1. Why did Princess Orosvar cut her relatives out of her will?
(a) She learned that while she had been seriously ill, they had fought among themselves about who would get what portions of her estate as they waited for her to die.
(b) She learned that she had been adopted and they were not related to her by blood.
(c) She disagreed with their political views.
(d) She disowned them after marrying into another family.

2. What does Hofmiller learn about the family's upcoming plans?
(a) They are planning a party for Edith's birthday.
(b) They are leaving in 10 days to pursue the new treatment.
(c) They are planning a dinner in his honor.
(d) They are going to get a new doctor for Edith and fire Dr. Condor.

3. Why does Hofmiller say he joined the military?
(a) It was his lifelong ambition.
(b) His career was forced on him.
(c) He was drafted.
(d) He hoped to become a general.

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

5. How does Dr. Condor behave during dinner with Hofmiller and Kekesfalva?
(a) He eats only a little and lectures the others on the dangers of overeating.
(b) He is a lively dinner companion, entertaining everyone with stories about his travels.
(c) He stuffs himself with food and wine, ignoring everyone at the table.
(d) He bores the others with long stories about his medical research.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hofmiller try to keep his two worlds - his life in the military and his relationship with the Kekesfalva family - separate from each other?

2. How does Dr. Condor know Hofmiller told Kekesfalva about the new treatment?

3. What happens when Hofmiller arrives at the castle to thank Kekesfalva for the dinner invitation?

4. How does Hofmiller react when he sees Ilona in the street after taking a night away from the family to play cards with his friends?

5. During their day trip, why do Hofmiller and the family stop on the way to their destination?

(see the answer key)

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