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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Kekesfalva like Dr. Condor so much?
(a) He is the only doctor who has remained optimistic about Edith's chances for improving her condition.
(b) Dr. Condor went to the best schools.
(c) They grew up together and have been lifelong friends.
(d) Dr. Condor shows him more respect than Edith's other doctors do.

2. What happens when Hofmiller arrives at the castle to thank Kekesfalva for the dinner invitation?
(a) Kekesfalva invites him to stay for tea.
(b) The family is not at home.
(c) The family is offended and rescinds his dinner invitation.
(d) He is turned away because he doesn't have an appointment.

3. 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.

4. Why does Hofmiller try to keep his two worlds - his life in the military and his relationship with the Kekesfalva family - separate from each other?
(a) He doesn't want his friends to build a relationship with the family and become his rival for their affections.
(b) He thinks Kekesfalva will think less of him if he realizes that he is a low-ranking officer in the military.
(c) He thinks they don't fit together.
(d) Kekesfalva asks him to keep the relationship a secret.

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

6. How does Dr. Condor respond when Hofmiller asks if Edith's condition is curable?
(a) He chastises Hofmiller, saying that to believe anyone is incurable is to deny them hope.
(b) He says he is certain that a cure exists and he is working on finding it.
(c) He tells Hofmiller that Edith's condition is none of his business.
(d) He says he is certain there is no cure.

7. Why is Hofmiller uncomfortable when he first arrives at the dinner party?
(a) He is dressed inappropriately.
(b) He arrives an hour early.
(c) He doesn't like the food that is being served.
(d) He arrives late and doesn't know any of the other guests.

8. How did Kekesfalva acquire the first part of his fortune?
(a) He moved to India and worked in the coffee industry.
(b) His father died and left him a very large inheritance.
(c) He won the European lottery.
(d) He became an insurance agent, then began providing essentially any kind of service people needed or wanted.

9. What is Hofmiller most afraid of when he realizes his blunder in asking Edith to dance?
(a) He is afraid of what others will think of him when they realize what happened.
(b) He is afraid he won't be invited to future parties.
(c) He is afraid people will laugh at his dancing.
(d) He is afraid he will be demoted by his commanding officer.

10. 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?
(a) How did Kekesfalva become so wealthy?
(b) How did Edith become crippled?
(c) Why does Ilona live with Kekesfalva and Edith?
(d) Is Edith's condition permanent or is there hope for a cure?

11. When does Hofmiller find Edith most attractive?
(a) When she flirts with other men.
(b) When she is happy.
(c) When she talks about horses.
(d) When she flirts with him.

12. Why is Hofmiller so confused by the range of emotions Edith and her family brings forth in him?
(a) Before, he had simply lived for the present day and not been profoundly moved by anything or anyone.
(b) Edith is the first girl he's fallen in love with.
(c) He is getting conflicting advice from his friends.
(d) His psychiatrist can find no explanation for the sudden changes in him.

13. What is Hofmiller's first impression of Dr. Condor?
(a) He's intimidated by the doctor's tall, imposing presence.
(b) He's disappointed because the doctor looks and behaves nothing like what he'd pictured.
(c) He's amused because the doctor bears a striking resemblance to his commanding officer.
(d) He's more impressed than he anticipated being.

14. What did Orosvar's relatives promise Dietzenhof to get her to sign everything except the Kekesfalva estate over to them?
(a) They promised to let her have first choice on Orosvar's large art collection.
(b) They agreed to allow her to change her last name to Orosvar.
(c) They said they'd abandon further litigation and pay her legal fees.
(d) They promised to pay for her children's college education.

15. 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 she's improved remarkably since his last visit.
(d) He says her exercises are going well, but that her mental state seems different.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Dietzenhof eventually tell Kekesfalva she wanted to do with her estate?

2. When Ilona asks Hofmiller why he did not come to the castle, what lie does he tell her?

3. How did Dietzenhof respond when Kekesfalva told her that she could probably get about 150,000 crowns for the estate?

4. Why does Hofmiller go to Kekesfalva's home three days before the date of his dinner invitation?

5. What does Dr. Condor tell Hofmiller is his chief concern about the Kekesfalva family?

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