1. How did Kekesfalva acquire the first part of his fortune?
(a) His father died and left him a very large inheritance.
(b) He won the European lottery.
(c) He moved to India and worked in the coffee industry.
(d) He became an insurance agent, then began providing essentially any kind of service people needed or wanted.

2. How does Kekesfalva plan to repay Hofmiller for talking to Dr. Condor for him?
(a) He offers Hofmiller his own suite of rooms at the castle.
(b) He says he'll introduce Hofmiller to high-ranking officials.
(c) He plans to pay Hofmiller the equivalent of a week's salary.
(d) He says he'll allow Hofmiller to court Edith.

3. How does Hofmiller fill about Edith and Ilona after spending a few evenings in their company?
(a) He is in love with Edith.
(b) He cares for them as if they are his sisters.
(c) He admires Kekesfalva, but doesn't like either of the women.
(d) He is in love with Ilona.

4. How does Edith react when she receives Hofmiller's flowers?
(a) She asks her father to invite him for dinner.
(b) She invites him to tea.
(c) She returns the flowers with an angry note.
(d) She phones him to say thanks.

5. How does Edith react when Hofmiller asks her to dance?
(a) She ignores him.
(b) She is horrified and begins to sob.
(c) She is delighted by the attention being paid to her.
(d) She gives him a shy smile and turns away.

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 is Hofmiller most afraid of when he realizes his blunder in asking Edith to dance?

3. How does Edith find out that Hofmiller had been playing cards rather than inspecting a horse when he failed to show up at the castle?

4. What happens at the second dinner that makes Hofmiller feel especially happy and powerful?

5. Why does Hofmiller say he joined the military?

(see the answer key)

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