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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What two reasons does Hofmiller give for his inability to join the family on the trip to the sanitarium?
(a) He must attend to his duties and he can't afford it.
(b) He can't afford it and he has made other social commitments for that time.
(c) He doesn't have a passport and he can't afford it.
(d) He must attend to his duties and his parents are planning a visit.

2. When Edith wants to show Hofmiller what she is capable of, what does she attempt to climb over?
(a) The stall in a barn.
(b) A balcony.
(c) The garden wall.
(d) A large pile of discarded furniture.

3. After Edith is taken away, what does the butler ask Hofmiller to do?
(a) Take a cup of tea to Edith's room.
(b) Stay and wait for Ilona.
(c) Leave and never come back.
(d) Meet Kekesfalva in his study.

4. What is awaiting Hofmiller when he returns to his barracks after his trip with the Kekesfalvas?
(a) A visit from his father.
(b) A telegram from Dr. Condor.
(c) A package from Kekesfalva.
(d) An invitation to a wedding.

5. What does Dr. Condor think will happen if Hofmiller simply flees to escape his situation with Edith?
(a) Edith will transfer her affections to him.
(b) Edith will kill herself.
(c) Kekesfalva will track Hofmiller down and kill him.
(d) Hofmiller will be arrested for abandoning his regiment.

6. How is Edith treated by the villagers during their stop there?
(a) They ignore her and only pay attention to her father.
(b) They ask her for money.
(c) She is treated like royalty.
(d) They make fun of her disability.

7. What does Hofmiller learn about the extent of Edith's despair at the idea that she might never be well?
(a) She has lost her faith in God.
(b) She once tried to kill Dr. Condor in a fit of rage.
(c) She has attempted suicide in the past.
(d) She blames her father for her condition.

8. What is Balinkay's relationship with Hofmiller's regiment?
(a) He is currently a member.
(b) He is the commanding officer of the regiment.
(c) He used to be a member but left.
(d) He has applied for a transfer from another regiment but has not been accepted yet.

9. What is Dr. Condor's wife's name?
(a) Klara.
(b) Isabella.
(c) Stefania.
(d) Carlotta.

10. After leaving the military, what did Balinkay do?
(a) Marry a wealthy widow.
(b) Open a bakery.
(c) Move to the United States.
(d) Write a novel.

11. Why was Balinkay at the Excelsior Hotel in Cairo when he met his wife?
(a) He was waiting tables there.
(b) He owned the hotel.
(c) He was a guest there.
(d) He was having a drink at the bar with some friends.

12. How does Hofmiller react when Edith tries to walk to him, but falls at his feet?
(a) He comes to her aid immediately.
(b) He calls Dr. Condor to report the incident.
(c) He calls for the butler to help lift her.
(d) He cringes back in embarrassment.

13. Dr. Condor says he realizes that Hofmiller lied about the treatment out of what emotion?
(a) Anger.
(b) Fear.
(c) Pity.
(d) Love.

14. What does Hofmiller fear others will think of him if he marries Edith?
(a) That he married only for money.
(b) That the marriage won't last.
(c) That he isn't a good judge of women.
(d) That he married out of pity.

15. During their day trip, why do Hofmiller and the family stop on the way to their destination?
(a) To refuel their car.
(b) To attend mass.
(c) They are forced to stop because of road work.
(d) To eat dinner.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hofmiller react to the revelation about Edith's feelings for him?

2. Following the revelation of her love for him, what does Edith initially ask Hofmiller to do?

3. What does Hofmiller want to do about his lie regarding the new treatment?

4. Why does Edith decide not to go to the sanitarium or continue seeking a cure?

5. Who do Dr. Condor and Hofmiller decide will tell the family the truth?

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