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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. Why does Dr. Condor tell Hofmiller the details about Kekesfalva's past?
(a) Kekesfalva asked him to fill Hofmiller in on his background.
(b) He enjoys gossip and thinks Hofmiller might like it also.
(c) It makes him feel important to have so much private information to share with Hofmiller.
(d) He wants Hofmiller to understand Kekesfalva better and not believe any gossip he might hear from others.

2. Why does Ilona tell Hofmiller he needs to be nice to Edith?
(a) She doesn't have long to live.
(b) She always hates herself after she throws a tantrum.
(c) They have to appease her to keep her from having more outbursts.
(d) He will miss her while she's away at the sanitarium.

3. When Kekesfalva asks Hofmiller about his conversation with Dr. Condor regarding Edith's condition, what does Hofmiller say at first?
(a) He simply assures him that everything will be OK and says he'll give him the details later.
(b) He says Dr. Condor thinks there is no hope for a cure.
(c) He says Dr. Condor refused to discuss Edith's condition with him.
(d) He says Dr. Condor spent most of the conversation telling him about Kekesfalva's own history.

4. Why does Hofmiller tell Kekesfalva about the promising new treatment Dr. Condor mentioned?
(a) Kekesfalva says Dr. Condor had mentioned it previously and now he wants more details.
(b) Kekesfalva had read about the treatment in the newspaper and wants to know if Dr. Condor has looked into it.
(c) He feels pity for Kekesfalva and knows he will not be satisfied unless Hofmiller gives him some promising news.
(d) Hofmiller hopes to take credit for finding out about the treatment if it proves effective for Edith.

5. Sitting in the café alone after buying Dietzenhof's property, how did Kekesfalva decide to handle his guilt over tricking her?
(a) He decided to sell it immediately and give her half the money.
(b) He decided to go to church and make a confession.
(c) He decided he'd give her the opportunity to take it back.
(d) He decided that guilt is a useless emotion and refused to let it consume him.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Edith wants to show Hofmiller what she is capable of, what does she attempt to climb over?

2. Why is Hofmiller so confused by the range of emotions Edith and her family brings forth in him?

3. Why does Ilona say she has encouraged Edith's feelings for Hofmiller?

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

5. How did Dietzenhof change after marrying Kekesfalva?

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