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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. Although Hofmiller is torn about whether or not he wants to continue seeing Edith and her family, what precipitates his decision to return to their home?

2. What does Hofmiller do after Kekesfalva apologizes for Edith's behavior?

3. What does Hofmiller do when he arrives at the castle and finds Edith sleeping on the terrace?

4. Why does Hofmiller say he joined the military?

5. After asking Hofmiller to talk to Dr. Condor about Edith, why does Kekesfalva want to rush back to the house?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Kekesfalva become upset with Dr. Condor during their discussion of Edith's condition?

3. When Hofmiller's friends tease him about his relationship with Kekesfalva and his family, what does Hofmiller decide to do about the situation?

4. Why is Hofmiller so delighted when he sees Ilona outside the cafe after he has spent the evening there with his friends rather than going to the castle?

5. How did Kekesfalva change after marrying Dietzenhof?

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

7. Why do you think Edith flies into a rage when Josef, the butler, comes to take her for her exercises?

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

9. 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?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

In your opinion, are Hofmiller and Edith well suited for each other? Are there personality traits that would make them a good match? Are there traits that would make their relationship toxic?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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