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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After asking Hofmiller to talk to Dr. Condor about Edith, why does Kekesfalva want to rush back to the house?
(a) He is afraid Edith will be suspicious about what they'd been talking about.
(b) He doesn't want to be late for dinner.
(c) He is expecting other guests and needs to get back in time to greet them.
(d) Edith has not been feeling well and he doesn't want to leave her alone too long.

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

3. What does his decision to trot instead of gallop make Hofmiller realize about himself?
(a) He loves Edith and wants to marry her.
(b) Edith's condition makes it impossible for him to respect her.
(c) He is undergoing a profound change as a result of his pity for Edith.
(d) He has lost the respect of his men.

4. Why does Hofmiller go to Kekesfalva's home three days before the date of his dinner invitation?
(a) He wants to be certain he knows how to get there.
(b) It is considered polite and proper to go early and express his gratitude for the invitation.
(c) He gets the date wrong.
(d) He hopes to see Kekesfalva's niece again.

5. Why does Hofmiller tell Kekesfalva about the promising new treatment Dr. Condor mentioned?
(a) Kekesfalva says Dr. Condor had mentioned it previously and now he wants more details.
(b) Hofmiller hopes to take credit for finding out about the treatment if it proves effective for Edith.
(c) Kekesfalva had read about the treatment in the newspaper and wants to know if Dr. Condor has looked into it.
(d) He feels pity for Kekesfalva and knows he will not be satisfied unless Hofmiller gives him some promising news.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Kekesfalva initially begin to manipulate Dietzenhof in order to gain control of her inheritance?

2. How does Dr. Condor describe Kekesfalva's background?

3. What did Orosvar's relatives promise Dietzenhof to get her to sign everything except the Kekesfalva estate over to them?

4. The morning following the sale of the property, what surprising move did Kekesfalva make when he went to Dietzenhof's hotel?

5. What is Kekesfalva's reaction when Hofmiller mentions the new treatment that might help Edith?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Hofmiller so delighted when he sees Ilona outside the cafe after he has spent the evening there with his friends rather than going to the castle?

2. When Hofmiller's friends tease him about his relationship with Kekesfalva and his family, what does Hofmiller decide to do about the situation?

3. Although Edith often seems to behave childishly with regard to her disability, how does her talk with Hofmiller about his failure to appear for dinner show her maturity?

4. Describe the circumstances under which Kekesfalva ended up marrying Dietzenhof.

5. What does Hofmiller mean when he says that everything that happens in the book began with a blunder?

6. What is Dr. Condor's initial assessment of Edith's current medical condition?

7. Why does Kekesfalva become upset with Dr. Condor during their discussion of Edith's condition?

8. What are some of the reasons Hofmiller finds himself gaining greater self confidence during his second evening in the Kekesfalva home?

9. What is the difference between how Hofmiller initially feels about Ilona and how he feels about Edith?

10. Why does Hofmiller attach so much importance to Kekesfalva's request that he speak to Dr. Condor?

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