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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 Hofmiller feel about the book he is reading?
(a) It causes him to consider writing a book about his own life.
(b) It gives him nightmares.
(c) He sees similarities to his own situation.
(d) He wants to turn it into a play.

2. What is the mood at the castle when Hofmiller arrives the morning after telling Kekesfalva about the new cure ?
(a) Somber and depressed.
(b) Frustrated.
(c) Happy and jovial.
(d) Angry.

3. What does Edith give the gypsy?
(a) A broach her mother had left to her.
(b) A large wad of money.
(c) An elaborately wrapped gift.
(d) A secret note.

4. Once he is aware of her love for him, what is Edith afraid Hofmiller will do?
(a) Ignore her.
(b) Run away with Ilona.
(c) Tell all his friends that she declared her love for him.
(d) Leave his regiment to avoid seeing her.

5. When Hofmiller visits the Kekesfalva family after their trip, what does he bring with him?
(a) Flowers.
(b) Tickets for their trip.
(c) A letter from Dr. Condor.
(d) A book.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Hofmiller admit is his greatest fear in this situation with Edith?

3. After Edith is taken away following her fall, what does Hofmiller do?

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

5. Why is Dr. Condor's wife upset with his patients?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. At one point in the book's last section, Hofmiller believes he has resolved his dilemma by agreeing to marry Edith if she recovers from her disability, believing that it will never be an issue because she won't recover. What does Edith do to burst his bubble?

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

4. Describe Dr. Condor's feelings about his marriage to Klara.

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

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

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

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

9. How does Hofmiller react when Edith first suggests that he kiss her?

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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