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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Page 34 through 76..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Hofmiller perceive Edith after their first two meetings?
(a) He thinks she's the most beautiful woman he's ever seen.
(b) He is immediately attracted to her and wants to court her.
(c) He finds her dull and boring.
(d) He sees her as an invalid who needs to be comforted and protected.

2. After angrily confronting Hofmiller about lying to her, what does Edith tell him about continuing to visit the family?
(a) He should come every night with no exceptions.
(b) He should come only if he really wants to, and he should not lie to her or pity her.
(c) He should come only once or twice a week, and let the family know in advance when he'll be there.
(d) He can continue to visit only if he begins to formally court her.

3. What does Hofmiller think to himself about his decision not to gallop the horses?
(a) He feels proud of himself for showing such a degree of respect for Edith.
(b) He worries that his men aren't being properly trained.
(c) He realizes that it is foolish to deny oneself a pleasure just because someone else could not enjoy it.
(d) He is afraid he'll get into trouble with his superiors for going too slowly.

4. Why does Hofmiller say he joined the military?
(a) He hoped to become a general.
(b) It was his lifelong ambition.
(c) He was drafted.
(d) His career was forced on him.

5. After asking Hofmiller to talk to Dr. Condor about Edith, why does Kekesfalva want to rush back to the house?
(a) He doesn't want to be late for dinner.
(b) He is expecting other guests and needs to get back in time to greet them.
(c) Edith has not been feeling well and he doesn't want to leave her alone too long.
(d) He is afraid Edith will be suspicious about what they'd been talking about.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ilona initially react to seeing Hofmiller in the street after he does not appear for dinner as has become his custom?

2. How does Hofmiller first learn about Herr Kekesfalva?

3. Why is Edith happy, rather than upset, when a new maid reacts in horror to the fact that she is disabled?

4. How does Kekesfalva plan to repay Hofmiller for talking to Dr. Condor for him?

5. What does his decision to trot instead of gallop make Hofmiller realize about himself?

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