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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Page 151 through 182..

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. From whom did Kekesfalva learn to read and write?
(a) He was taught by a rabbi.
(b) His parents taught him.
(c) An older brother taught him.
(d) He learned at boarding school.

3. What form of transportation do Hofmiller and the Kekesfalvas take on their day trip?
(a) A train.
(b) A limo.
(c) A private jet.
(d) A horse drawn carriage.

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

5. How does Dr. Condor respond when Hofmiller asks if Edith's condition is curable?
(a) He says he is certain that a cure exists and he is working on finding it.
(b) He tells Hofmiller that Edith's condition is none of his business.
(c) He says he is certain there is no cure.
(d) He chastises Hofmiller, saying that to believe anyone is incurable is to deny them hope.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Edith keep secret pictures of dancers?

2. What does Dr. Condor tell Hofmiller they must do about Hofmiller's lie to the Kekesfalvas?

3. How did Kekesfalva initially begin to manipulate Dietzenhof in order to gain control of her inheritance?

4. Why do Hofmiller and Kekesfalva end their conversation about the potential new cure for Edith?

5. What does Edith talk about with Hofmiller the morning after his conversation with Dr. Condor?

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