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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Dr. Condor tell Hofmiller about incurable illnesses?
(a) He says Edith's condition is undoubtedly incurable.
(b) He says that once a disease has been deemed incurable, there is no hope left.
(c) He says a cure will be found for Edith's condition within five years.
(d) He says there is always hope because new cures are found routinely.

2. During dinner with Hofmiller and Kekesfalva, what does Dr. Condor initially say about Edith's current condition?
(a) He says it's clear that she hasn't been doing her exercises as regularly as she should.
(b) He says her leg strength has deteriorated considerably since his last visit.
(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.

3. After asking Hofmiller to talk to Dr. Condor about Edith, why does Kekesfalva want to rush back to the house?
(a) He doesn't want to be late for dinner.
(b) Edith has not been feeling well and he doesn't want to leave her alone too long.
(c) He is afraid Edith will be suspicious about what they'd been talking about.
(d) He is expecting other guests and needs to get back in time to greet them.

4. How does Hofmiller react when he sees Ilona in the street after taking a night away from the family to play cards with his friends?
(a) He is thrilled to see her on his own turf and asks her to go for a walk or to the patisserie.
(b) He seems embarrassed and tries to avoid her.
(c) He is upset that she has apparently left Edith alone.
(d) He is excited about the opportunity to introduce her to his friends.

5. 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) The servants are not attentive enough.
(d) Edith and Ilona seem to be competing for his attention and affection.

6. When telling him about the potential treatment for Edith, what does Hofmiller finally end up promising Kekesfalva?
(a) He promises that he'll take care of Edith if Kekesfalva dies.
(b) He promises that Edith will get well very soon.
(c) He promises that he'll marry Edith.
(d) He promises that he'll accompany Edith to France so she can get the new treatment.

7. Why does Dr. Condor tell Hofmiller the details about Kekesfalva's past?
(a) He enjoys gossip and thinks Hofmiller might like it also.
(b) He wants Hofmiller to understand Kekesfalva better and not believe any gossip he might hear from others.
(c) It makes him feel important to have so much private information to share with Hofmiller.
(d) Kekesfalva asked him to fill Hofmiller in on his background.

8. Why is Edith happy, rather than upset, when a new maid reacts in horror to the fact that she is disabled?
(a) She finds the maid's reaction funny.
(b) She thinks the maid will wait on her more if she feels sorry for her.
(c) Her father wants her to hide her disability, but Edith wants others to know about it.
(d) It is an honest, human reaction, as opposed to the coddling she usually receives from others.

9. How does Dr. Condor describe Kekesfalva's background?
(a) He grew up as a poor Jew named Leopold Kanitz.
(b) He was the only child of wealthy parents.
(c) He grew up in a German orphanage.
(d) He was born into a family with royal connections.

10. What kind of personality did Dietzenhof have?
(a) She was silly and frivolous.
(b) She was flirtatious.
(c) She had a strong, forceful personality.
(d) She was timid and meek.

11. Princess Orosvar left her entire estate to Fraulein Annette Beate Dietzenhof. What had been their relationship?
(a) Dietzenhof was the daughter of her closest friend.
(b) Dietzenhof had been her companion and assistant.
(c) Dietzenhof was her oldest friend from childhood.
(d) Dietzenhof was her illegitimate daughter.

12. How did Dietzenhof change after marrying Kekesfalva?
(a) She became resentful about being tricked into sharing her wealth.
(b) She blossomed and even developed physical beauty.
(c) She resented Kekesfalva because he treated her so poorly.
(d) She became bitter and cruel.

13. Why does Edith not dance with Hofmiller?
(a) She is disabled and can't use her legs.
(b) She is too shy.
(c) Her father doesn't allow her to dance.
(d) Her boyfriend doesn't want her to dance with another man.

14. How does Edith react when she receives Hofmiller's flowers?
(a) She phones him to say thanks.
(b) She invites him to tea.
(c) She returns the flowers with an angry note.
(d) She asks her father to invite him for dinner.

15. How does Kekesfalva plan to repay Hofmiller for talking to Dr. Condor for him?
(a) He says he'll introduce Hofmiller to high-ranking officials.
(b) He plans to pay Hofmiller the equivalent of a week's salary.
(c) He offers Hofmiller his own suite of rooms at the castle.
(d) He says he'll allow Hofmiller to court Edith.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Hofmiller find Edith most attractive?

2. What happens at the second dinner that makes Hofmiller feel especially happy and powerful?

3. What happens when Hofmiller arrives at the castle to thank Kekesfalva for the dinner invitation?

4. After angrily confronting Hofmiller about lying to her, what does Edith tell him about continuing to visit the family?

5. How does Hofmiller fill about Edith and Ilona after spending a few evenings in their company?

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