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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Dietzenhof completed the sale of the property without realizing Kekesfalva was the actual buyer, what caused him to begin to feel guilty about taking advantage of her?

2. When telling him about the potential treatment for Edith, what does Hofmiller finally end up promising Kekesfalva?

3. How does Dr. Condor describe Kekesfalva's background?

4. How did Kekesfalva acquire the first part of his fortune?

5. How did Dietzenhof change after marrying Kekesfalva?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Hofmiller flee from Kekesfalva's home after his blunder causes Edith to become upset?

2. What does Dr. Condor tell Hofmiller about the effectiveness of the treatment plan he is using with Edith?

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

4. How does Hofmiller realize that the pity he feels for Edith is already beginning to poison him?

5. How did Kekesfalva change after marrying Dietzenhof?

6. Why did Kekesfalva not simply flee with the money he received from Dietzenhof after he bought the property from her?

7. Why does Hofmiller attach so much importance to Kekesfalva's request that he speak to Dr. Condor?

8. Briefly describe how Kekesfalva began his rise from poverty to wealth.

9. When Hofmiller has tea with Edith and Ilona, what does he learn about what caused Edith to become particularly upset about his invitation to dance?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Hofmiller's relationships with his friends, including Ferencz, his fellow soldiers and Balinkay. What is the general nature of their various relationships? What could he have learned from his friends that might have benefited him in the long run?

Essay Topic 2

Edith is a very complex character and often behaves in contradictory ways. Discuss some of those contradictions, including how she seems to feel and behave with regard to her disability and her feelings toward Hofmiller.

Essay Topic 3

After reading and reflecting on the entire novel, who do you think is the more sympathetic and likable character, Edith or Hofmiller? Why?

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