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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 when he wakes up the morning after telling Kekesfalva about the potential new cure?
(a) He is angry at himself for lying.
(b) He is upset that Kekesfalva has not called.
(c) He is angry at Dr. Condor.
(d) He is happy to have brought peace to his friend.

2. How does Hofmiller perceive Edith after their first two meetings?
(a) He sees her as an invalid who needs to be comforted and protected.
(b) He is immediately attracted to her and wants to court her.
(c) He thinks she's the most beautiful woman he's ever seen.
(d) He finds her dull and boring.

3. When talking about Edith's condition over dinner at the castle, what question does Dr. Condor ask that causes Kekesfalva to become upset and defensive?
(a) He asks if it's possible that the servants have been mistreating Edith.
(b) He asks Kekesfalva if he trusts his diagnosis of Edith's case.
(c) He asks whether Kekesfalva has called in another doctor to work with Edith.
(d) He says that Kekesfalva has not paid his most recent bill and asks when he can expect payment.

4. During dinner with Hofmiller and Kekesfalva, what does Dr. Condor initially say about Edith's current condition?
(a) He says her exercises are going well, but that her mental state seems different.
(b) He says it's clear that she hasn't been doing her exercises as regularly as she should.
(c) He says her leg strength has deteriorated considerably since his last visit.
(d) He says she's improved remarkably since his last visit.

5. When Ilona asks Hofmiller why he did not come to the castle, what lie does he tell her?
(a) He says he had to inspect a horse his Colonel wanted to buy.
(b) He says his parents had arrived unexpectedly for a visit.
(c) He admits that he simply did not want to come.
(d) He says he fell asleep and didn't wake up until it was too late.

Short Answer Questions

1. Dr. Condor says he realizes that Hofmiller lied about the treatment out of what emotion?

2. When does Hofmiller find Edith most attractive?

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

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

5. At what point is Hofmiller comfortable giving his men the orders to resume galloping?

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