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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. During dinner with Hofmiller and Kekesfalva, what does Dr. Condor initially say about Edith's current condition?
(a) He says her exercises are going well, but that her mental state seems different.
(b) He says she's improved remarkably since his last visit.
(c) He says her leg strength has deteriorated considerably since his last visit.
(d) He says it's clear that she hasn't been doing her exercises as regularly as she should.

2. How did Kekesfalva change after getting married?
(a) He began staying out late at night, drinking with his friends.
(b) He tried to erase traces of his past, got baptized and changed his name.
(c) He became abusive toward his wife.
(d) He confessed all his previous misdeeds to his new bride.

3. How does Edith find out that Hofmiller had been playing cards rather than inspecting a horse when he failed to show up at the castle?
(a) Her father calls his barracks and someone tells him where Hofmiller is.
(b) She asks his commanding officer and he tells her the truth.
(c) Hofmiller admits it to her.
(d) She sends her chauffeur to find out where he is.

4. What is Kekesfalva's reaction when Hofmiller mentions the new treatment that might help Edith?
(a) He dismisses the information because it doesn't sound promising.
(b) He calls Dr. Condor immediately to get more information.
(c) He begins to brighten up at the possibility of hope for Edith.
(d) He begins peppering Hofmiller with questions.

5. What does Kekesfalva do after getting into his car, as he and Hofmiller are saying goodbye after their conversation about Edith's potential cure?
(a) He asks Hofmiller to speak with Dr. Condor again and get more information.
(b) He tells Hofmiller he cares for him like a son.
(c) He kisses Hofmiller's hands repeatedly.
(d) He invites Hofmiller to accompany him and Edith to France.

Short Answer Questions

1. After they are alone following dinner at the castle, what does Dr. Condor tell Hofmiller he finds frustrating about Kekesfalva?

2. What does Hofmiller do when he arrives at the castle and finds Edith sleeping on the terrace?

3. Why does Edith keep secret pictures of dancers?

4. What does his decision to trot instead of gallop make Hofmiller realize about himself?

5. When does Hofmiller find Edith most attractive?

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

3. How does Hofmiller's upbringing lead him to respond when he receives a dinner invitation from Kekesfalva?

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

5. How did Annette Dietzenhof acquire the Kekesfalva estate?

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

7. How does Hofmiller's report to Kekesfalva differ from the actual information he was given by Dr. Condor?

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

9. 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?

10. Describe Dr. Condor's feelings about the nature of so-called incurable illnesses.

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