1. How did Dietzenhof respond when Kekesfalva told her that she could probably get about 150,000 crowns for the estate?
(a) She was astonished that it could be worth so much.
(b) She said she wanted to get a second opinion before making a decision.
(c) She insisted that it should be worth much more than that.
(d) She said she didn't want to sell it at any price.

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

3. Why does Hofmiller continue exaggerating about the new treatment's promise?
(a) He hopes that he'll benefit financially if he finds a cure for Edith.
(b) He has been diagnosed as a compulsive liar.
(c) Dr. Condor asked him to make the treatment sound more promising than it actually is.
(d) He finds the fact that Kekesfalva is hanging on his every word intoxicating.

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

5. When Kekesfalva asks Hofmiller about his conversation with Dr. Condor regarding Edith's condition, what does Hofmiller say at first?
(a) He says Dr. Condor spent most of the conversation telling him about Kekesfalva's own history.
(b) He says Dr. Condor refused to discuss Edith's condition with him.
(c) He simply assures him that everything will be OK and says he'll give him the details later.
(d) He says Dr. Condor thinks there is no hope for a cure.