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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. How do Hofmiller and the Kekesfalvas handle the situation when their return home is delayed?
2. When Edith wants to show Hofmiller what she is capable of, what does she attempt to climb over?
3. Why is the family delayed when they are returning home from their day trip?
4. Seeing Edith's happiness, to whom does Hofmiller compare himself?
5. When they talk after Hofmiller returns from his trip with the Kekesfalvas, what does Dr. Condor tell Hofmiller about the new treatment?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Hofmiller see suicide as the only solution to his problems?
2. How might Hofmiller have resolved his situation during his visit to the castle, after seeing the family's excitement about the potential new treatment?
3. Why does Hofmiller think it's his fault that Edith has fallen in love with him?
4. How does Hofmiller react when Edith first suggests that he kiss her?
5. Why does Hofmiller not admit that he has exaggerated the potential for the new treatment to cure Edith?
6. Why is Hofmiller so willing to go to war after Edith's death?
7. In her first note to Hofmiller after her love for him has been revealed, what does Edith want from him?
8. Why is Hofmiller surprised by the loving relationship between Dr. Condor and his wife?
9. What are Ilona's feelings about the situation between Edith and Hofmiller once Edith's love for him has been revealed?
10. What is Edith's suggested solution when Hofmiller convinces her that he cannot afford the trip to the sanitarium?
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
Examine foreshadowing in "Beware of Pity". How were important events in the book foreshadowed, including Edith's suicide, Kekesfalva's death and the disastrous results of Hofmiller's pity for the family?
Essay Topic 3
How does Edith use her disability to manipulate those around her? How does this manipulation affect her relationship with others, including Hofmiller, her family and other minor characters?
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