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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What surprising thing does Edith do as Hofmiller is about to leave her room?
(a) She offers him money to accompany her on her trip.
(b) She tells him she is not optimistic about the treatment.
(c) She kisses him passionately.
(d) She turns away when he tries to kiss her.

2. What does Edith give the gypsy?
(a) An elaborately wrapped gift.
(b) A broach her mother had left to her.
(c) A secret note.
(d) A large wad of money.

3. How does Hofmiller react to the revelation about Edith's feelings for him?
(a) He tells Ilona he feels only pity for Edith.
(b) He tells Edith that he loves her too.
(c) He confesses to Ilona that he loves her, not Edith.
(d) He asks Kekesfalva for Edith's hand in marriage.

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

5. Following the revelation of her love for him, what does Edith initially ask Hofmiller to do?
(a) Whatever it takes to fall in love with her.
(b) Continue to visit and behave as though nothing has happened.
(c) Marry her as soon as possible.
(d) Stop visiting because she is now too embarrassed to see him.

6. To celebrate the cure Dr. Condor has found, to what location do Edith and Ilona plan an outing?
(a) A horse farm.
(b) An exclusive new restaurant.
(c) A museum.
(d) Kekesfalva's childhood home.

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

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

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

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

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

12. What does Dr. Condor tell Hofmiller they must do about Hofmiller's lie to the Kekesfalvas?
(a) Make up a bigger lie to cover up for the first one.
(b) Get Edith to a doctor to try the new treatment.
(c) Find another treatment that might help Edith.
(d) Tell the family the truth about the new treatment.

13. What happens when Hofmiller is unable to concentrate while he's on duty?
(a) Some of his men are killed in battle.
(b) He is called out for giving incorrect commands and dismissed from the field.
(c) He gets separated from his regiment and becomes lost.
(d) He falls off his horse and is injured.

14. After his promise to Kekesfalva, what is the family's mood when Hofmiller arrives at the castle?
(a) Everyone is joyous because of Hofmiller's offer to marry Edith when she recovers.
(b) Everyone is upset because they don't think Hofmiller will follow through with his promise.
(c) Everyone else is happy but Edith is solemn and thoughtful.
(d) Everyone is upset because Edith is in an angry mood.

15. Why does Hofmiller eventually decide to open the letter from Edith?
(a) He is afraid she will harm herself and he'll be blamed.
(b) Kekesfalva arrives and demands that he open it.
(c) She arrives at his barracks and demands that he open it.
(d) He is overcome with curiosity.

Short Answer Questions

1. Realizing the predicament his lies have caused, what does Hofmiller decide to do?

2. What does Hofmiller learn about the extent of Edith's despair at the idea that she might never be well?

3. How does Edith commit suicide?

4. After Edith is taken away, what does the butler ask Hofmiller to do?

5. What surprises Hofmiller about Dr. Condor's home?

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