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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Ilona say she has encouraged Edith's feelings for Hofmiller?
(a) She thought it would be amusing to see what happened.
(b) She thought he was secretly in love with her also.
(c) She thought he'd grow to love her eventually.
(d) She did not want to crush Edith's hopes.

3. Who tells Hofmiller's friends that he is engaged to Edith?
(a) Kekesfalva.
(b) Dr. Condor.
(c) The Colonel.
(d) The local apothecary.

4. What form of transportation do Hofmiller and the Kekesfalvas take on their day trip?
(a) A private jet.
(b) A limo.
(c) A train.
(d) A horse drawn carriage.

5. Why does Hofmiller think it might benefit Edith to continue believing the lie about the new cure?
(a) He thinks her optimism might give her the strength to improve her condition.
(b) He thinks people will be nicer to her if they believe she'll get better soon.
(c) He thinks it will stop her bursts of anger and rudeness.
(d) He thinks she is more likely to fall in love with him if she believes she'll be cured.

6. Who is the one person Dr. Condor is certain he has saved?
(a) Kekesfalva.
(b) Edith.
(c) Hofmiller.
(d) His wife.

7. Why is the family delayed when they are returning home from their day trip?
(a) They get lost.
(b) Their transportation breaks down.
(c) Hofmiller is late returning from his ride.
(d) The road is blocked because of a wedding.

8. After Edith is taken away following her fall, what does Hofmiller do?
(a) He goes to her to apologize.
(b) He formally asks Kekesfalva for her hand in marriage.
(c) He flees from the house.
(d) He asks Ilona for her advice.

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

10. After Edith's fall, where does Hofmiller go first?
(a) To Dr. Condor's house.
(b) To the train station.
(c) To a tavern.
(d) To his barracks.

11. The book he is reading prompts Hofmiller to wonder if he is strong enough to do what?
(a) Continue his lie.
(b) Tell Kekesfalva the truth.
(c) Complete the rigorous training his unit is about to begin.
(d) Ride the wild horse Kekesfalva has given him.

12. At the beginning of the section beginning on page 223, Ferencz comes to take Hofmiller to what event?
(a) Dinner at Kekesfalva's home.
(b) The theater.
(c) A dinner with his regiment.
(d) A birthday party.

13. What does Hofmiller admit is his greatest fear in this situation with Edith?
(a) That Kekesfalva will hurt him.
(b) That Edith will be hurt.
(c) Looking ridiculous.
(d) That he will lose Kekesfalva's friendship.

14. What does Hofmiller want to do about his lie regarding the new treatment?
(a) Tell Edith the truth but ask her not to tell her father.
(b) Have Dr. Condor take the blame for the lie.
(c) Tell the family the truth as soon as possible.
(d) Wait a bit longer to tell the family the truth.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Seeing Edith's happiness, to whom does Hofmiller compare himself?

2. Why is Edith so excited when Hofmiller arrives at the house the morning after his dinner with Dr. Condor?

3. After leaving the military, what did Balinkay do?

4. Once he is aware of her love for him, what is Edith afraid Hofmiller will do?

5. Later on the night following their trip, from whom does Hofmiller receive a note?

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