1. How does the main character, Hofmiller, say his story began?
(a) It began with an innocent blunder on his part.
(b) It began when he returned from a trip to South America.
(c) It began when he lost track of his car in an unfamiliar neighborhood.
(d) It began with a storm that caused a loss of power.

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

3. What does Dr. Condor think will happen if Hofmiller simply flees to escape his situation with Edith?
(a) Edith will transfer her affections to him.
(b) Edith will kill herself.
(c) Hofmiller will be arrested for abandoning his regiment.
(d) Kekesfalva will track Hofmiller down and kill him.

4. When Hofmiller realizes that Edith is in love with him, who does he blame?
(a) Ilona.
(b) Dr. Condor.
(c) Himself.
(d) Her father.

5. How does Edith find out that Hofmiller had been playing cards rather than inspecting a horse when he failed to show up at the castle?
(a) Her father calls his barracks and someone tells him where Hofmiller is.
(b) She sends her chauffeur to find out where he is.
(c) Hofmiller admits it to her.
(d) She asks his commanding officer and he tells her the truth.

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. What does Condor ask Hofmiller to do about his situation with Edith?

3. What disability does Dr. Condor's wife have?

4. What does Dr. Condor tell Hofmiller is his chief concern about the Kekesfalva family?

5. What does Hofmiller learn about the family's upcoming plans?

(see the answer key)

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