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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 Hofmiller continue exaggerating about the new treatment's promise?
(a) Dr. Condor asked him to make the treatment sound more promising than it actually is.
(b) He hopes that he'll benefit financially if he finds a cure for Edith.
(c) He finds the fact that Kekesfalva is hanging on his every word intoxicating.
(d) He has been diagnosed as a compulsive liar.

2. What did Kekesfalva do to ensure his plan to buy Dietzenhof's estate would move forward?
(a) He took Dietzenhof to Vienna immediately to finalize the deal.
(b) He had Dietzenhof sign a confidentiality agreement.
(c) He locked Dietzenhof in the basement until he could finalize the paperwork.
(d) He put a "for sale" sign on the front lawn.

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

4. How does Ilona initially react to seeing Hofmiller in the street after he does not appear for dinner as has become his custom?
(a) She ignores him and begins to flirt with his friends.
(b) She is delighted to see him and greets him warmly and affectionately.
(c) She says she's in a hurry and tries to rush away from him.
(d) She asks him to take her out for a drink.

5. How does Hofmiller fill about Edith and Ilona after spending a few evenings in their company?
(a) He admires Kekesfalva, but doesn't like either of the women.
(b) He is in love with Edith.
(c) He cares for them as if they are his sisters.
(d) He is in love with Ilona.

Short Answer Questions

1. The book he is reading prompts Hofmiller to wonder if he is strong enough to do what?

2. How does Hofmiller respond when Edith says her father can pay for his trip?

3. What two reasons does Hofmiller give for his inability to join the family on the trip to the sanitarium?

4. After angrily confronting Hofmiller about lying to her, what does Edith tell him about continuing to visit the family?

5. What does Kekesfalva do after getting into his car, as he and Hofmiller are saying goodbye after their conversation about Edith's potential cure?

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