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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. 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 asks Hofmiller to speak with Dr. Condor again and get more information.
(c) He kisses Hofmiller's hands repeatedly.
(d) He invites Hofmiller to accompany him and Edith to France.

4. Why did Princess Orosvar cut her relatives out of her will?
(a) She disowned them after marrying into another family.
(b) She learned that she had been adopted and they were not related to her by blood.
(c) She disagreed with their political views.
(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.

5. 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 is cheerful and happy that Hofmiller has come for dinner.
(b) She is angry and demands to know what they've been discussing.
(c) She is excited that Hofmiller is going to ask Dr. Condor about her prospects for improvement.
(d) She seems to suspect that they've been talking about her, and she's quiet and moody for the rest of the evening.

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

7. How does Hofmiller feel after learning about Kekesfalva's past?
(a) He is anxious to share the information with his friends because it will increase their esteem for him.
(b) He is ashamed that he has never asked Kekesfalva about his background and how he had acquired his wealth.
(c) He is appalled to learn that his friend had been so deceitful as a young man.
(d) He is bored and not very interested in learning more about Kekesfalva.

8. 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 there is no cure.
(c) He says he is certain that a cure exists and he is working on finding it.
(d) He tells Hofmiller that Edith's condition is none of his business.

9. Hofmiller shows his friends a gift that Kekesfalva gave him. What is the item?
(a) An expensive first-edition book.
(b) A gold pen.
(c) A gold cigarette case.
(d) A silver flask.

10. 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 shows him more respect than Edith's other doctors do.
(c) They grew up together and have been lifelong friends.
(d) Dr. Condor went to the best schools.

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

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

13. The morning following the sale of the property, what surprising move did Kekesfalva make when he went to Dietzenhof's hotel?
(a) He tried to trick her out of her remaining money.
(b) He pretended not to know her when he saw her in the lobby.
(c) He told her the truth about what he had done.
(d) He asked her to marry him.

14. Although Hofmiller is torn about whether or not he wants to continue seeing Edith and her family, what precipitates his decision to return to their home?
(a) He is walking past the house and Kekesfalva sees him and invites him to come in.
(b) He receives another dinner invitation and is told that the group will include an official from the War Ministry.
(c) He makes a date with Ilona and goes to the house to pick her up.
(d) His commanding officer orders him to go.

15. How did Kekesfalva initially begin to manipulate Dietzenhof in order to gain control of her inheritance?
(a) He talked about the dangers facing a woman living alone.
(b) He talked about how much trouble it was to own property.
(c) He talked about how much better the weather was in the south of France than in Vienna.
(d) He criticized the home's décor.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does his decision to trot instead of gallop make Hofmiller realize about himself?

3. How does Ilona initially react to seeing Hofmiller in the street after he does not appear for dinner as has become his custom?

4. Why does Hofmiller continue exaggerating about the new treatment's promise?

5. When talking about Edith's condition over dinner at the castle, what question does Dr. Condor ask that causes Kekesfalva to become upset and defensive?

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