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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. 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 considered priceless.
(d) It was worth about half the amount Kekesfalva quoted to her.

3. What does his decision to trot instead of gallop make Hofmiller realize about himself?
(a) Edith's condition makes it impossible for him to respect her.
(b) He has lost the respect of his men.
(c) He loves Edith and wants to marry her.
(d) He is undergoing a profound change as a result of his pity for Edith.

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

5. When Kekesfalva apologizes for his daughter's rude behavior, how does he describe Edith when she was a child?
(a) She was shy and quiet.
(b) She was energetic and constantly moving, to the point of being reckless.
(c) She was handicapped from birth.
(d) He didn't know her as a small child because she was adopted at a later age.

6. When Hofmiller imagines Edith cured of her disability, what does he picture her doing?
(a) Dancing and going for long walks beside the river.
(b) Walking down the aisle at her wedding.
(c) Galloping on horseback and greeting him at the door when he arrives to visit.
(d) Running happily through fields of flowers.

7. How did Dietzenhof respond when Kekesfalva told her that she could probably get about 150,000 crowns for the estate?
(a) She said she didn't want to sell it at any price.
(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 was astonished that it could be worth so much.

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

9. Why does Hofmiller go to Kekesfalva's home three days before the date of his dinner invitation?
(a) It is considered polite and proper to go early and express his gratitude for the invitation.
(b) He wants to be certain he knows how to get there.
(c) He hopes to see Kekesfalva's niece again.
(d) He gets the date wrong.

10. The night after his friends tease him about his relationship with Kekesfalva and his family, Hofmiller does not go to the castle. How does he feel about his decision to stay away?
(a) He worries constantly and realizes that he can't just turn his emotions off and on.
(b) After a couple of hours, he changes his mind and goes to visit the family.
(c) He enjoys having a night away from the family and decides to visit them less often in the future.
(d) He thoroughly enjoys playing cards with his friends and realizes it was the right decision not to go.

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

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

13. How does Dr. Condor perceive that Edith's attitude seems to have changed?
(a) She seems to be afraid of him.
(b) She asks many more questions than before.
(c) She is more resistant toward him and seems more frustrated.
(d) She seems to trust him more than she did before.

14. 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 was after Kekesfalva's money.
(b) He thought Hofmiller wanted to court and marry Ilona.
(c) He thought Hofmiller was looking for a replacement for his absent family.
(d) He thought Hofmiller was under the impression that Kekesfalva could help him advance in his career.

15. What is Kekesfalva's reaction when Hofmiller mentions the new treatment that might help Edith?
(a) He dismisses the information because it doesn't sound promising.
(b) He begins peppering Hofmiller with questions.
(c) He begins to brighten up at the possibility of hope for Edith.
(d) He calls Dr. Condor immediately to get more information.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Dr. Condor behave during dinner with Hofmiller and Kekesfalva?

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

3. Why was Kekesfalva so abrupt with Dietzenhof when he first arrived at the house?

4. In his own introduction to the book, where does Zweig say the story came from?

5. Why is Hofmiller so pleased about Kekesfalva's request that he speak to Dr. Condor about Edith?

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