Print
Word
PDF
|
| Name: _________________________ | Period: ___________________ |
This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Hofmiller do after Ilona explains the reason Edith became so upset at the dinner party?
2. How does Dr. Condor perceive that Edith's attitude seems to have changed?
3. How much was Dietzenhof's estate actually worth?
4. How does Dr. Condor describe Kekesfalva's background?
5. Why does Hofmiller continue exaggerating about the new treatment's promise?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is Hofmiller's real motivation in accepting Edith's invitation to tea?
2. Describe Dr. Condor's feelings about the nature of so-called incurable illnesses.
3. Why does Kekesfalva want Hofmiller to talk with Dr. Condor about Edith's condition rather than talking to the doctor himself?
4. In the early weeks of his relationship with the Kekesfalva family, how does Hofmiller's friendship with them affect his relationship with his fellow soldiers?
5. Although Edith often seems to behave childishly with regard to her disability, how does her talk with Hofmiller about his failure to appear for dinner show her maturity?
6. What does Dr. Condor tell Hofmiller about the effectiveness of the treatment plan he is using with Edith?
7. How did Annette Dietzenhof acquire the Kekesfalva estate?
8. 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?
9. How does Hofmiller realize that the pity he feels for Edith is already beginning to poison him?
10. How does Hofmiller's report to Kekesfalva differ from the actual information he was given by Dr. Condor?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the balance of power between Hofmiller and Kekesfalva. Who holds the power at the beginning of the story? Who holds it at the end? How and why does it shift back and forth throughout the novel?
Essay Topic 2
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 3
After reading and reflecting on the entire novel, who do you think is the more sympathetic and likable character, Edith or Hofmiller? Why?
|
This section contains 1,310 words (approx. 5 pages at 300 words per page) |
|
