View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Page 113 through 151..

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Hofmiller do after Kekesfalva apologizes for Edith's behavior?
(a) He says there is no excuse for such rudeness, despite her disability.
(b) He expresses his interest in dating Edith.
(c) He tries to change the subject.
(d) He takes the old man's hand and tries to comfort him.

3. During dinner with Hofmiller and Kekesfalva, what does Dr. Condor initially say about Edith's current condition?
(a) He says her leg strength has deteriorated considerably since his last visit.
(b) He says it's clear that she hasn't been doing her exercises as regularly as she should.
(c) He says her exercises are going well, but that her mental state seems different.
(d) He says she's improved remarkably since his last visit.

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) After a couple of hours, he changes his mind and goes to visit the family.
(b) He worries constantly and realizes that he can't just turn his emotions off and on.
(c) He thoroughly enjoys playing cards with his friends and realizes it was the right decision not to go.
(d) He enjoys having a night away from the family and decides to visit them less often in the future.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When telling him about the potential treatment for Edith, what does Hofmiller finally end up promising 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?

3. Why is Edith happy, rather than upset, when a new maid reacts in horror to the fact that she is disabled?

4. When Kekesfalva asks Hofmiller about his conversation with Dr. Condor regarding Edith's condition, what does Hofmiller say at first?

5. Why does Hofmiller hesitate when Kekesfalva insists that his driver take Hofmiller home on a rainy night?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 740 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample