1. Why was Balinkay at the Excelsior Hotel in Cairo when he met his wife?
(a) He was a guest there.
(b) He owned the hotel.
(c) He was waiting tables there.
(d) He was having a drink at the bar with some friends.

2. What does Hofmiller do when he arrives at the castle and finds Edith sleeping on the terrace?
(a) He takes the opportunity to look at her more carefully and feels an overwhelming rush of pity for her.
(b) He wakes her to explain his absence the previous night.
(c) He sits down to read a book until she wakes up.
(d) He goes quietly into the house so he won't wake her.

3. How does Hofmiller perceive Edith after their first two meetings?
(a) He thinks she's the most beautiful woman he's ever seen.
(b) He sees her as an invalid who needs to be comforted and protected.
(c) He finds her dull and boring.
(d) He is immediately attracted to her and wants to court her.

4. 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 always hates herself after she throws a tantrum.
(c) They have to appease her to keep her from having more outbursts.
(d) She doesn't have long to live.

5. How is Edith treated by the villagers during their stop there?
(a) They ask her for money.
(b) They make fun of her disability.
(c) They ignore her and only pay attention to her father.
(d) She is treated like royalty.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. How does Dr. Condor behave during dinner with Hofmiller and Kekesfalva?

3. When Hofmiller visits the Kekesfalva family after their trip, what does he bring with him?

4. How much was Dietzenhof's estate actually worth?

5. How does Hofmiller first learn about Herr Kekesfalva?

(see the answer key)

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