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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of deal does Kekesfalva offer Hofmiller?
(a) He offers him all his wealth if he will marry Edith.
(b) He offers him all his wealth if he will leave and never see Edith again.
(c) He offers to get him promoted to General if he will never see Edith again.
(d) He offers him the family's horse farm if he will marry Edith.

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

3. After learning Edith is in love with him, what does Ilona help Hofmiller do?
(a) Buy an engagement ring for Edith.
(b) Figure out how to transfer to a different unit to get away from Edith.
(c) Decide when to ask for her hand in marriage.
(d) Sneak out of the house.

4. What does Hofmiller do while Edith plays with the new foals?
(a) He calls his commanding officer.
(b) He rides wild horses.
(c) He sneaks into the barn for a nap.
(d) He calls Dr. Condor.

5. What does Hofmiller ask Dr. Condor to tell Edith?
(a) That he does not want to marry her under any circumstances.
(b) That he has decided to leave the country.
(c) That he is in love with someone else.
(d) That he will marry her even if she does not recover.

6. How does Hofmiller respond when Edith says her father can pay for his trip?
(a) He is skeptical and says she needs to talk to her father about it first.
(b) He is grateful and thanks her profusely.
(c) He is excited because he wants very much to go.
(d) He becomes angry and says he refuses to be kept.

7. When Hofmiller realizes that Edith is in love with him, who does he blame?
(a) Ilona.
(b) Dr. Condor.
(c) Himself.
(d) Her father.

8. How does Edith commit suicide?
(a) She throws herself over the balcony.
(b) She shoots herself with Hofmiller's gun.
(c) She takes a bottle of sleeping pills.
(d) She jumps from the roof of the castle.

9. How does Edith react when Hofmiller does not respond to her story the way she wants?
(a) She becomes angry and says he'll be free when they leave for the sanitarium.
(b) She throws him out of the house.
(c) She complains to her father.
(d) She begs him to treat her better.

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

11. How does Ilona think Hofmiller feels about Edith?
(a) She thinks he pities her.
(b) She thinks he returns her love.
(c) She thinks he is only after her money.
(d) She thinks he doesn't respect her.

12. What does Hofmiller learn about the family's upcoming plans?
(a) They are leaving in 10 days to pursue the new treatment.
(b) They are planning a dinner in his honor.
(c) They are going to get a new doctor for Edith and fire Dr. Condor.
(d) They are planning a party for Edith's birthday.

13. When he arrives at the castle the morning after telling Kekesfalva about the new treatment, what does Hofmiller learn Kekesfalva did during the night that upsets him?
(a) He fired his entire staff.
(b) He woke Edith to tell her about the miracle cure Hofmiller had discussed with Dr. Condor.
(c) He decided Hofmiller was no longer welcome at his home.
(d) He made arrangements for Hofmiller to be transferred to another unit.

14. What surprise gift does Edith give to Hofmiller?
(a) An engagement ring.
(b) A house.
(c) A rare book.
(d) A beautiful horse.

15. Seeing Edith's happiness, to whom does Hofmiller compare himself?
(a) Kekesfalva.
(b) God.
(c) A great general.
(d) Dr. Condor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hofmiller think it might benefit Edith to continue believing the lie about the new cure?

2. The book he is reading prompts Hofmiller to wonder if he is strong enough to do what?

3. How is Edith treated by the villagers during their stop there?

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

5. Why is the family delayed when they are returning home from their day trip?

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