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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. How does Edith react when Hofmiller does not respond to her story the way she wants?
(a) She begs him to treat her better.
(b) She throws him out of the house.
(c) She becomes angry and says he'll be free when they leave for the sanitarium.
(d) She complains to her father.

2. What book does Hofmiller read?
(a) Grimm's Fairy Tales.
(b) The Arabian Nights.
(c) The Bible.
(d) A Tale of Two Cities.

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

4. What is Balinkay's relationship with Hofmiller's regiment?
(a) He has applied for a transfer from another regiment but has not been accepted yet.
(b) He is currently a member.
(c) He is the commanding officer of the regiment.
(d) He used to be a member but left.

5. What is awaiting Hofmiller when he returns to his barracks after his trip with the Kekesfalvas?
(a) A telegram from Dr. Condor.
(b) A visit from his father.
(c) An invitation to a wedding.
(d) A package from Kekesfalva.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hofmiller want to do about his lie regarding the new treatment?

2. What happens when Hofmiller is unable to concentrate while he's on duty?

3. What does Dr. Condor tell Hofmiller they must do about Hofmiller's lie to the Kekesfalvas?

4. After his promise to Kekesfalva, what is the family's mood when Hofmiller arrives at the castle?

5. Who tells Hofmiller's friends that he is engaged to Edith?

Short Essay Questions

1. How might Hofmiller have resolved his situation during his visit to the castle, after seeing the family's excitement about the potential new treatment?

2. How does an unforeseen and unrelated political event lead to Edith's suicide?

3. How does Hofmiller react when Edith angrily asks why he bothers coming to see her and her family?

4. Why does Hofmiller think Balinkay is a good person to seek out for advice on his situation?

5. What event occurs to put a damper on Hofmiller's happiness when he returns to his barracks after the trip to the horse farm?

6. Describe the many changes in Edith's mood during the trip to the horse farm.

7. How does Dr. Condor come to the conclusion that Hofmiller is planning to flee rather than facing up to his situation with Edith and her family?

8. What are Ilona's feelings about the situation between Edith and Hofmiller once Edith's love for him has been revealed?

9. Why does Hofmiller think it's his fault that Edith has fallen in love with him?

10. What happens at the end of the book to make Hofmiller realize he'll never be free of his guilt?

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