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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. Princess Orosvar left her entire estate to Fraulein Annette Beate Dietzenhof. What had been their relationship?

2. What does Hofmiller do after Ilona explains the reason Edith became so upset at the dinner party?

3. How does Dr. Condor perceive that Edith's attitude seems to have changed?

4. After Kekesfalva speaks privately to Hofmiller about talking to Dr. Condor, what is Edith's mood when the two men return to the house?

5. How does Edith react when Josef, the butler, comes to take her for her exercises?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Annette Dietzenhof acquire the Kekesfalva estate?

2. How does learning about his past affect Hofmiller's feelings about Kekesfalva?

3. Why does Kekesfalva want Hofmiller to talk with Dr. Condor about Edith's condition rather than talking to the doctor himself?

4. Describe how Kekesfalva got off on the wrong foot with Dietzenhof when they first met.

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

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

7. Describe Hofmiller's reaction to meeting Dr. Condor for the first time.

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

9. What is Dr. Condor's initial assessment of Edith's current medical condition?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lies and delusion are central themes throughout the book. Describe how small lies grew into major ones, and the impact those lies had on the characters and the book's outcome.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the book, the reader learns that appearances can be deceiving and things are not always what they seem to be. Discuss this concept, including references to the characters of Dr. Condor, Hofmiller, Edith and Kekesfalva.

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