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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Page 113 through 151..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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?
(a) She sends her chauffeur to find out where he is.
(b) Hofmiller admits it to her.
(c) Her father calls his barracks and someone tells him where Hofmiller is.
(d) She asks his commanding officer and he tells her the truth.

2. During dinner with Hofmiller and Kekesfalva, what does Dr. Condor initially say about Edith's current condition?
(a) He says she's improved remarkably since his last visit.
(b) He says her exercises are going well, but that her mental state seems different.
(c) He says her leg strength has deteriorated considerably since his last visit.
(d) He says it's clear that she hasn't been doing her exercises as regularly as she should.

3. When Kekesfalva apologizes for his daughter's rude behavior, how does he describe Edith when she was a child?
(a) She was energetic and constantly moving, to the point of being reckless.
(b) He didn't know her as a small child because she was adopted at a later age.
(c) She was handicapped from birth.
(d) She was shy and quiet.

4. How does Hofmiller first learn about Herr Kekesfalva?
(a) He reads about Kekesfalva in the newspaper.
(b) They serve in the military together.
(c) Hofmiller meets Kekesfalva at the local apothecary shop.
(d) His friends tell him about the family after seeing his niece in a patisserie.

5. What is Kekesfalva's reaction when Hofmiller mentions the new treatment that might help Edith?
(a) He dismisses the information because it doesn't sound promising.
(b) He calls Dr. Condor immediately to get more information.
(c) He begins peppering Hofmiller with questions.
(d) He begins to brighten up at the possibility of hope for Edith.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Edith react when Josef, the butler, comes to take her for her exercises?

2. Why does Kekesfalva ask Hofmiller to be present when Dr. Condor comes to the castle and speak to him about Edith's condition?

3. After they are alone following dinner at the castle, what does Dr. Condor tell Hofmiller he finds frustrating about Kekesfalva?

4. Why is Hofmiller so pleased about Kekesfalva's request that he speak to Dr. Condor about Edith?

5. After Kekesfalva speaks privately to Hofmiller about talking to Dr. Condor, what is Edith's mood when the two men return to the house?

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