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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 does Dr. Condor tell Hofmiller the details about Kekesfalva's past?
(a) He wants Hofmiller to understand Kekesfalva better and not believe any gossip he might hear from others.
(b) Kekesfalva asked him to fill Hofmiller in on his background.
(c) It makes him feel important to have so much private information to share with Hofmiller.
(d) He enjoys gossip and thinks Hofmiller might like it also.
2. Why does Edith keep secret pictures of dancers?
(a) Her father doesn't approve of the pictures, so she keeps them hidden.
(b) She loved dancing before her accident.
(c) She sells them to make extra money.
(d) She hopes to become an artist.
3. How does Edith react when Josef, the butler, comes to take her for her exercises?
(a) She refuses to go with him.
(b) She flies into a rage and insists on walking by herself although it's very difficult.
(c) She asks Hofmiller to go with her and help with the exercises.
(d) She insists that a wheelchair be brought.
4. Why did Dietzenhof follow Kekesfalva's advice about selling her property without question?
(a) She knew nothing about business matters or investments, so she put her trust in him completely.
(b) She checked his credentials and was convinced he could be trusted.
(c) The papers he asked her to sign were in a foreign language and she didn't understand what she was signing.
(d) He threatened to harm her if she didn't follow his instructions.
5. What is Hofmiller most afraid of when he realizes his blunder in asking Edith to dance?
(a) He is afraid he will be demoted by his commanding officer.
(b) He is afraid he won't be invited to future parties.
(c) He is afraid of what others will think of him when they realize what happened.
(d) He is afraid people will laugh at his dancing.
Short Answer Questions
1. 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?
2. How did Dietzenhof respond when Kekesfalva told her that she could probably get about 150,000 crowns for the estate?
3. When does Hofmiller find Edith most attractive?
4. At what point is Hofmiller comfortable giving his men the orders to resume galloping?
5. Why does Hofmiller continue exaggerating about the new treatment's promise?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Hofmiller's report to Kekesfalva differ from the actual information he was given by Dr. Condor?
2. In the early weeks of his relationship with the Kekesfalva family, how does Hofmiller's friendship with them affect his relationship with his fellow soldiers?
3. When Hofmiller's friends tease him about his relationship with Kekesfalva and his family, what does Hofmiller decide to do about the situation?
4. Briefly describe how Kekesfalva began his rise from poverty to wealth.
5. 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?
6. Why do you think Edith flies into a rage when Josef, the butler, comes to take her for her exercises?
7. After having a chance to speak with each other privately, how do Hofmiller and Dr. Condor change their initial impressions of each other?
8. What does Dr. Condor tell Hofmiller about the effectiveness of the treatment plan he is using with Edith?
9. Why does Hofmiller flee from Kekesfalva's home after his blunder causes Edith to become upset?
10. What are some of the reasons Hofmiller finds himself gaining greater self confidence during his second evening in the Kekesfalva home?
This section contains 1,646 words (approx. 6 pages at 300 words per page) |
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