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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Page 182 through 223..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The night after his friends tease him about his relationship with Kekesfalva and his family, Hofmiller does not go to the castle. How does he feel about his decision to stay away?
(a) He thoroughly enjoys playing cards with his friends and realizes it was the right decision not to go.
(b) He enjoys having a night away from the family and decides to visit them less often in the future.
(c) He worries constantly and realizes that he can't just turn his emotions off and on.
(d) After a couple of hours, he changes his mind and goes to visit the family.

2. Following the revelation of her love for him, what does Edith initially ask Hofmiller to do?
(a) Whatever it takes to fall in love with her.
(b) Marry her as soon as possible.
(c) Stop visiting because she is now too embarrassed to see him.
(d) Continue to visit and behave as though nothing has happened.

3. How does Hofmiller feel after learning about Kekesfalva's past?
(a) He is appalled to learn that his friend had been so deceitful as a young man.
(b) He is anxious to share the information with his friends because it will increase their esteem for him.
(c) He is bored and not very interested in learning more about Kekesfalva.
(d) He is ashamed that he has never asked Kekesfalva about his background and how he had acquired his wealth.

4. Hofmiller shows his friends a gift that Kekesfalva gave him. What is the item?
(a) A gold pen.
(b) An expensive first-edition book.
(c) A gold cigarette case.
(d) A silver flask.

5. How much was Dietzenhof's estate actually worth?
(a) It was worth about three times the amount Kekesfalva quoted to her.
(b) It was worth about six times the amount Kekesfalva quoted to her.
(c) It was considered priceless.
(d) It was worth about half the amount Kekesfalva quoted to her.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hofmiller fill about Edith and Ilona after spending a few evenings in their company?

2. How does Edith react when Hofmiller does not respond to her story the way she wants?

3. What does Hofmiller do when he arrives at the castle and finds Edith sleeping on the terrace?

4. Which of the following does Hofmiller think is worse?

5. The morning following the sale of the property, what surprising move did Kekesfalva make when he went to Dietzenhof's hotel?

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