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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. Why did Dietzenhof follow Kekesfalva's advice about selling her property without question?
(a) The papers he asked her to sign were in a foreign language and she didn't understand what she was signing.
(b) She knew nothing about business matters or investments, so she put her trust in him completely.
(c) She checked his credentials and was convinced he could be trusted.
(d) He threatened to harm her if she didn't follow his instructions.

2. While riding a train one night, Kekesfalva overheard a conversation about Princess Orosvar. What had her lifestyle been like during the last years of her life?
(a) She had been living in poverty until she married a wealthy man.
(b) She lived in a large home in France, surrounded by her husband and children.
(c) She was known for giving away huge amounts of her fortune to deserving charities.
(d) She had been cantankerous and self-absorbed, living in luxury and ignoring the overtures of her relatives.

3. Princess Orosvar left her entire estate to Fraulein Annette Beate Dietzenhof. What had been their relationship?
(a) Dietzenhof had been her companion and assistant.
(b) Dietzenhof was her illegitimate daughter.
(c) Dietzenhof was the daughter of her closest friend.
(d) Dietzenhof was her oldest friend from childhood.

4. Why is Hofmiller so confused by the range of emotions Edith and her family brings forth in him?
(a) Edith is the first girl he's fallen in love with.
(b) Before, he had simply lived for the present day and not been profoundly moved by anything or anyone.
(c) He is getting conflicting advice from his friends.
(d) His psychiatrist can find no explanation for the sudden changes in him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hofmiller do after Ilona explains the reason Edith became so upset at the dinner party?

2. Why is Edith happy, rather than upset, when a new maid reacts in horror to the fact that she is disabled?

3. How does Hofmiller feel after learning about Kekesfalva's past?

4. How does Edith react when Hofmiller asks her to dance?

5. How does Hofmiller first learn about Herr Kekesfalva?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Hofmiller's decision to have his men trot rather than gallop their horses reflect the title of the book?

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

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

4. Why do you think Edith flies into a rage when Josef, the butler, comes to take her for her exercises?

5. Briefly describe how Kekesfalva began his rise from poverty to wealth.

6. Describe Hofmiller's reaction to meeting Dr. Condor for the first time.

7. Why does Hofmiller flee from Kekesfalva's home after his blunder causes Edith to become upset?

8. After having a chance to speak with each other privately, how do Hofmiller and Dr. Condor change their initial impressions of each other?

9. 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?

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

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