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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. What does Hofmiller learn about the extent of Edith's despair at the idea that she might never be well?
(a) She once tried to kill Dr. Condor in a fit of rage.
(b) She has attempted suicide in the past.
(c) She has lost her faith in God.
(d) She blames her father for her condition.

2. What disability does Dr. Condor's wife have?
(a) She is unable to speak.
(b) She is blind.
(c) She has lost her left arm.
(d) She is deaf.

3. What kind of advice does Hofmiller seek from Balinkay?
(a) He asks how to get a promotion.
(b) He asks whether he should marry Edith.
(c) He asks how to regain the respect of his commanding officer.
(d) He asks for advice on leaving the military.

4. Who talks Hofmiller out of his plan?
(a) Ilona.
(b) Dr. Condor.
(c) Colonel Bubencic.
(d) Kekesfalva.

5. How is Edith treated by the villagers during their stop there?
(a) They make fun of her disability.
(b) They ask her for money.
(c) They ignore her and only pay attention to her father.
(d) She is treated like royalty.

Short Answer Questions

1. What evidence of her feelings has Edith given everyone in the house?

2. When Hofmiller visits the Kekesfalva family after their trip, what does he bring with him?

3. What does Hofmiller think Edith should be focusing on?

4. In her second letter to him, what does Edith tell Hofmiller to do?

5. What form of transportation do Hofmiller and the Kekesfalvas take on their day trip?

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

3. What is Edith's suggested solution when Hofmiller convinces her that he cannot afford the trip to the sanitarium?

4. What does Dr. Condor tell Hofmiller about the nature of pity?

5. Why does Hofmiller see suicide as the only solution to his problems?

6. How does Edith use the threat of suicide in an attempt to influence Hofmiller?

7. Why does Dr. Condor think that if Hofmiller runs away from his situation with Edith, he will essentially be committing murder?

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

9. Why is Hofmiller unable to commit to accompanying Edith and her family to the sanitarium?

10. Why does Hofmiller initially refuse Kekesfalva's request that he marry Edith in return for Kekesfalva giving him his entire fortune?

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