1. After they are alone following dinner at the castle, what does Dr. Condor tell Hofmiller he finds frustrating about Kekesfalva?
(a) When Dr. Condor arrives for appointments, Kekesfalva often isn't there.
(b) He doesn't seem to take an interest in Edith's condition.
(c) He doesn't seem to respect Dr. Condor's medical opinions.
(d) He pesters him constantly about Edith, asking the same questions over and over.

2. When Ilona asks Hofmiller why he did not come to the castle, what lie does he tell her?
(a) He says he fell asleep and didn't wake up until it was too late.
(b) He says he had to inspect a horse his Colonel wanted to buy.
(c) He admits that he simply did not want to come.
(d) He says his parents had arrived unexpectedly for a visit.

3. How did Kekesfalva initially begin to manipulate Dietzenhof in order to gain control of her inheritance?
(a) He criticized the home's décor.
(b) He talked about the dangers facing a woman living alone.
(c) He talked about how much trouble it was to own property.
(d) He talked about how much better the weather was in the south of France than in Vienna.

4. What did Kekesfalva do to ensure his plan to buy Dietzenhof's estate would move forward?
(a) He took Dietzenhof to Vienna immediately to finalize the deal.
(b) He had Dietzenhof sign a confidentiality agreement.
(c) He put a "for sale" sign on the front lawn.
(d) He locked Dietzenhof in the basement until he could finalize the paperwork.

5. What kind of advice does Hofmiller seek from Balinkay?
(a) He asks whether he should marry Edith.
(b) He asks how to regain the respect of his commanding officer.
(c) He asks how to get a promotion.
(d) He asks for advice on leaving the military.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hofmiller realizes that during all his visits to the castle, he has failed to ask what he considers the most natural of questions. What is the question?

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

3. What does Edith give the gypsy?

4. What aspect of Hofmiller's background makes him especially grateful for the warm welcome he continues to receive at the Kekesfalva's home?

5. When Hofmiller is training with his men the morning following his tea with Edith, why does he order them to stop galloping and trot their horses?

(see the answer key)

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