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

2. Why does Hofmiller think it might benefit Edith to continue believing the lie about the new cure?
(a) He thinks she is more likely to fall in love with him if she believes she'll be cured.
(b) He thinks it will stop her bursts of anger and rudeness.
(c) He thinks her optimism might give her the strength to improve her condition.
(d) He thinks people will be nicer to her if they believe she'll get better soon.

3. In her second letter to him, what does Edith tell Hofmiller to do?
(a) Go with her to see Dr. Condor.
(b) Never see her again.
(c) Not to come to the house and forget all about her previous letter.
(d) Come to the house immediately so they can talk.

4. What does Hofmiller learn about the extent of Edith's despair at the idea that she might never be well?
(a) She has attempted suicide in the past.
(b) She has lost her faith in God.
(c) She blames her father for her condition.
(d) She once tried to kill Dr. Condor in a fit of rage.

5. Why is Hofmiller uncomfortable when he first arrives at the dinner party?
(a) He is dressed inappropriately.
(b) He arrives an hour early.
(c) He arrives late and doesn't know any of the other guests.
(d) He doesn't like the food that is being served.