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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Edith find out that Hofmiller had been playing cards rather than inspecting a horse when he failed to show up at the castle?
(a) Hofmiller admits it to her.
(b) She sends her chauffeur to find out where he is.
(c) Her father calls his barracks and someone tells him where Hofmiller is.
(d) She asks his commanding officer and he tells her the truth.

3. Why is Hofmiller so pleased about Kekesfalva's request that he speak to Dr. Condor about Edith?
(a) He wants to take advantage of the opportunity to ask Dr. Condor about his own medical complaints.
(b) He hopes to learn more about the doctor's relationship with the family.
(c) He has wanted to meet Dr. Condor for a long time and is happy for this opportunity.
(d) It shows that Kekesfalva has faith in him.

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 seems embarrassed and tries to avoid her.
(b) He is excited about the opportunity to introduce her to his friends.
(c) He is upset that she has apparently left Edith alone.
(d) He is thrilled to see her on his own turf and asks her to go for a walk or to the patisserie.

5. What did Dietzenhof eventually tell Kekesfalva she wanted to do with her estate?
(a) She said she wanted to sell the property.
(b) She said she planned to continue living in the house alone.
(c) She said she wanted to turn the property into a hotel.
(d) She said she planned to invite a number of relatives to move in with her.

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

7. 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 seems to trust him more than she did before.
(d) She is more resistant toward him and seems more frustrated.

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

9. Is Dr. Condor actively pursuing a cure for Edith?
(a) Yes, he is planning a trip to the United States to pursue some new possibilities.
(b) No, he has no hope of a cure, but has not told the family how he feels.
(c) Yes, he is trying to get in touch with a doctor who has a promising new treatment for paralysis.
(d) Yes, he has just received funding for a new research project he is conducting in his own lab.

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) He thoroughly enjoys playing cards with his friends and realizes it was the right decision not to go.
(c) He enjoys having a night away from the family and decides to visit them less often in the future.
(d) After a couple of hours, he changes his mind and goes to visit the family.

11. Why did Princess Orosvar cut her relatives out of her will?
(a) She disagreed with their political views.
(b) She learned that she had been adopted and they were not related to her by blood.
(c) She disowned them after marrying into another family.
(d) She learned that while she had been seriously ill, they had fought among themselves about who would get what portions of her estate as they waited for her to die.

12. What happens at the second dinner that makes Hofmiller feel especially happy and powerful?
(a) The Lt. Colonel offers him a promotion.
(b) Kekesfalva invites him to go on vacation with the family.
(c) All the women want to dance with him.
(d) He is able to entertain the women and sees that Kekesfalva notices.

13. Why was Kekesfalva so abrupt with Dietzenhof when he first arrived at the house?
(a) He was running late and afraid he'd miss his train back to the city.
(b) He didn't respect women in general.
(c) She reminded him of his sister, with whom he did not get along.
(d) He assumed she was a somewhat dim-witted servant.

14. After Kekesfalva speaks privately to Hofmiller about talking to Dr. Condor, what is Edith's mood when the two men return to the house?
(a) She seems to suspect that they've been talking about her, and she's quiet and moody for the rest of the evening.
(b) She is excited that Hofmiller is going to ask Dr. Condor about her prospects for improvement.
(c) She is angry and demands to know what they've been discussing.
(d) She is cheerful and happy that Hofmiller has come for dinner.

15. What does Hofmiller do after Ilona explains the reason Edith became so upset at the dinner party?
(a) He leaves immediately.
(b) He explains his actions to Kekesfalva.
(c) He explains the situation to the other guests.
(d) He asks Ilona to dance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hofmiller say is the most startling thing that happens to him the night of his conversation with Dr. Condor?

2. How does Dr. Condor respond when Hofmiller asks if Edith's condition is curable?

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

4. Why is Edith happy, rather than upset, when a new maid reacts in horror to the fact that she is disabled?

5. How much was Dietzenhof's estate actually worth?

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