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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Page 76 through 112..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 thrilled to see her on his own turf and asks her to go for a walk or to the patisserie.
(b) He seems embarrassed and tries to avoid her.
(c) He is excited about the opportunity to introduce her to his friends.
(d) He is upset that she has apparently left Edith alone.

2. Princess Orosvar left her entire estate to Fraulein Annette Beate Dietzenhof. What had been their relationship?
(a) Dietzenhof had been her companion and assistant.
(b) Dietzenhof was the daughter of her closest friend.
(c) Dietzenhof was her oldest friend from childhood.
(d) Dietzenhof was her illegitimate daughter.

3. Why does Edith keep secret pictures of dancers?
(a) She sells them to make extra money.
(b) Her father doesn't approve of the pictures, so she keeps them hidden.
(c) She hopes to become an artist.
(d) She loved dancing before her accident.

4. What did Dietzenhof eventually tell Kekesfalva she wanted to do with her estate?
(a) She said she planned to invite a number of relatives to move in with her.
(b) She said she planned to continue living in the house alone.
(c) She said she wanted to sell the property.
(d) She said she wanted to turn the property into a hotel.

5. What does Kekesfalva tell Hofmiller about Dr. Condor's marriage?
(a) He says Mrs. Condor is unaware that Dr. Condor is having an affair with his nurse.
(b) He says Dr. Condor married his wife out of pity because she is blind.
(c) He says Mrs. Condor was dating him first and Dr. Condor stole her away from him.
(d) He says the Condors are the happiest couple he knows.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hofmiller see as the only negative aspect of the time he spends with Kekesfalva and his family?

2. Why was Kekesfalva so abrupt with Dietzenhof when he first arrived at the house?

3. What happens when Hofmiller arrives at the castle to thank Kekesfalva for the dinner invitation?

4. Hofmiller realizes that during all his visits to the castle, he has failed to ask what he considers the most natural of questions. What is the question?

5. How does Edith find out that Hofmiller had been playing cards rather than inspecting a horse when he failed to show up at the castle?

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