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Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Hofmiller most afraid of when he realizes his blunder in asking Edith to dance?
(a) He is afraid he will be demoted by his commanding officer.
(b) He is afraid of what others will think of him when they realize what happened.
(c) He is afraid people will laugh at his dancing.
(d) He is afraid he won't be invited to future parties.

2. Why is Hofmiller uncomfortable when he first arrives at the dinner party?
(a) He arrives an hour early.
(b) He arrives late and doesn't know any of the other guests.
(c) He is dressed inappropriately.
(d) He doesn't like the food that is being served.

3. What does Hofmiller do after Kekesfalva apologizes for Edith's behavior?
(a) He says there is no excuse for such rudeness, despite her disability.
(b) He expresses his interest in dating Edith.
(c) He takes the old man's hand and tries to comfort him.
(d) He tries to change the subject.

4. Why was Kekesfalva so abrupt with Dietzenhof when he first arrived at the house?
(a) He was running late and afraid he'd miss his train back to the city.
(b) He didn't respect women in general.
(c) She reminded him of his sister, with whom he did not get along.
(d) He assumed she was a somewhat dim-witted servant.

5. How does Hofmiller react when he sees Ilona in the street after taking a night away from the family to play cards with his friends?
(a) He is excited about the opportunity to introduce her to his friends.
(b) He is thrilled to see her on his own turf and asks her to go for a walk or to the patisserie.
(c) He seems embarrassed and tries to avoid her.
(d) He is upset that she has apparently left Edith alone.

Short Answer Questions

1. After asking Hofmiller to talk to Dr. Condor about Edith, why does Kekesfalva want to rush back to the house?

2. What does Hofmiller do after Ilona explains the reason Edith became so upset at the dinner party?

3. How does Dr. Condor perceive that Edith's attitude seems to have changed?

4. 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?

5. How does Kekesfalva plan to repay Hofmiller for talking to Dr. Condor for him?

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