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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 is his chief concern about the Kekesfalva family?
(a) He is worried about Kekesfalva's deteriorating health.
(b) He thinks Ilona isn't a good influence on Edith.
(c) He thinks Edith is getting worse and soon will be confined to a wheelchair.
(d) He is concerned that Edith spends too much time alone.

2. What does Kekesfalva do after getting into his car, as he and Hofmiller are saying goodbye after their conversation about Edith's potential cure?
(a) He tells Hofmiller he cares for him like a son.
(b) He invites Hofmiller to accompany him and Edith to France.
(c) He asks Hofmiller to speak with Dr. Condor again and get more information.
(d) He kisses Hofmiller's hands repeatedly.

3. 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?
(a) He wants to make less noise.
(b) The terrain is too hilly for galloping.
(c) He thinks his men aren't skilled enough to gallop.
(d) He feels ashamed because he and his men can gallop freely while Edith cannot enjoy such pleasures.

4. In the introduction, Zweig says his depiction of Kekesfalva's early life and the discrimination he felt is based on what?
(a) It is based on the experience of Eastern Jews.
(b) It is based on his own experience.
(c) It is based on the experiences of characters in his favorite novels.
(d) It is based on his parents' experience.

5. How does Edith react when Josef, the butler, comes to take her for her exercises?
(a) She refuses to go with him.
(b) She asks Hofmiller to go with her and help with the exercises.
(c) She flies into a rage and insists on walking by herself although it's very difficult.
(d) She insists that a wheelchair be brought.

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

7. How does Hofmiller fill about Edith and Ilona after spending a few evenings in their company?
(a) He admires Kekesfalva, but doesn't like either of the women.
(b) He cares for them as if they are his sisters.
(c) He is in love with Ilona.
(d) He is in love with Edith.

8. How much was Dietzenhof's estate actually worth?
(a) It was worth about three times the amount Kekesfalva quoted to her.
(b) It was worth about six times the amount Kekesfalva quoted to her.
(c) It was worth about half the amount Kekesfalva quoted to her.
(d) It was considered priceless.

9. Why does Hofmiller say he joined the military?
(a) He hoped to become a general.
(b) His career was forced on him.
(c) It was his lifelong ambition.
(d) He was drafted.

10. Why does Kekesfalva ask Hofmiller to be present when Dr. Condor comes to the castle and speak to him about Edith's condition?
(a) Kekesfalva wants Dr. Condor to give up his other patients and devote all his time to Edith, and he wants Hofmiller to ask how much he'd expect to be paid to do that.
(b) Kekesfalva isn't sure Dr. Condor is being completely honest with him about Edith's condition and chances for improvement.
(c) Kekesfalva wants to fire Dr. Condor from Edith's case but wants to avoid confronting him, so he asks Hofmiller to do it.
(d) Hofmiller tells Kekesfalva he is experiencing severe back pain and Kekesfalva thinks Dr. Condor might be able to help.

11. How does the main character, Hofmiller, say his story began?
(a) It began with an innocent blunder on his part.
(b) It began when he returned from a trip to South America.
(c) It began with a storm that caused a loss of power.
(d) It began when he lost track of his car in an unfamiliar neighborhood.

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

13. What does Dr. Condor tell Hofmiller was his initial opinion about why Hofmiller has become friends with Kekesfalva and his family?
(a) He thought Hofmiller wanted to court and marry Ilona.
(b) He thought Hofmiller was under the impression that Kekesfalva could help him advance in his career.
(c) He thought Hofmiller was looking for a replacement for his absent family.
(d) He thought Hofmiller was after Kekesfalva's money.

14. What does Kekesfalva tell Hofmiller about Dr. Condor's marriage?
(a) He says Mrs. Condor is unaware that Dr. Condor is having an affair with his nurse.
(b) He says Dr. Condor married his wife out of pity because she is blind.
(c) He says the Condors are the happiest couple he knows.
(d) He says Mrs. Condor was dating him first and Dr. Condor stole her away from him.

15. How does Dr. Condor behave during dinner with Hofmiller and Kekesfalva?
(a) He bores the others with long stories about his medical research.
(b) He is a lively dinner companion, entertaining everyone with stories about his travels.
(c) He eats only a little and lectures the others on the dangers of overeating.
(d) He stuffs himself with food and wine, ignoring everyone at the table.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hofmiller do when he arrives at the castle and finds Edith sleeping on the terrace?

2. Why does Hofmiller tell Kekesfalva about the promising new treatment Dr. Condor mentioned?

3. Why do Hofmiller and Kekesfalva end their conversation about the potential new cure for Edith?

4. How does Hofmiller perceive Edith after their first two meetings?

5. The morning following the sale of the property, what surprising move did Kekesfalva make when he went to Dietzenhof's hotel?

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