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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Page 223 through 273..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In her second letter to him, what does Edith tell Hofmiller to do?
(a) Go with her to see Dr. Condor.
(b) Come to the house immediately so they can talk.
(c) Never see her again.
(d) Not to come to the house and forget all about her previous letter.

2. What does Hofmiller do when he arrives at the castle and finds Edith sleeping on the terrace?
(a) He goes quietly into the house so he won't wake her.
(b) He wakes her to explain his absence the previous night.
(c) He sits down to read a book until she wakes up.
(d) He takes the opportunity to look at her more carefully and feels an overwhelming rush of pity for her.

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

4. What initially interested Kekesfalva about the estate Dietzenhof had inherited?
(a) He'd grown up near the castle and wanted to see the inside.
(b) He knew the estate contained some valuable art and wanted to see if he could buy it cheaply.
(c) He owned an auction house and wanted to see if Dietzenhof needed his services.
(d) He hoped to buy the castle from Dietzenhof.

5. Hofmiller realizes that during all his visits to the castle, he has failed to ask what he considers the most natural of questions. What is the question?
(a) How did Edith become crippled?
(b) Is Edith's condition permanent or is there hope for a cure?
(c) Why does Ilona live with Kekesfalva and Edith?
(d) How did Kekesfalva become so wealthy?

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Dietzenhof respond when Kekesfalva told her that she could probably get about 150,000 crowns for the estate?

2. What does Hofmiller see as the only negative aspect of the time he spends with Kekesfalva and his family?

3. Why does Edith keep secret pictures of dancers?

4. What does Hofmiller say is the most startling thing that happens to him the night of his conversation with Dr. Condor?

5. What aspect of Hofmiller's background makes him especially grateful for the warm welcome he continues to receive at the Kekesfalva's home?

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