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Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 says she's in a hurry and tries to rush away from him.
(b) She ignores him and begins to flirt with his friends.
(c) She asks him to take her out for a drink.
(d) She is delighted to see him and greets him warmly and affectionately.

2. What does Hofmiller do after Ilona explains the reason Edith became so upset at the dinner party?
(a) He explains his actions to Kekesfalva.
(b) He asks Ilona to dance.
(c) He leaves immediately.
(d) He explains the situation to the other guests.

3. When Hofmiller imagines Edith cured of her disability, what does he picture her doing?
(a) Running happily through fields of flowers.
(b) Dancing and going for long walks beside the river.
(c) Walking down the aisle at her wedding.
(d) Galloping on horseback and greeting him at the door when he arrives to visit.

4. Although Hofmiller is torn about whether or not he wants to continue seeing Edith and her family, what precipitates his decision to return to their home?
(a) He receives another dinner invitation and is told that the group will include an official from the War Ministry.
(b) He is walking past the house and Kekesfalva sees him and invites him to come in.
(c) His commanding officer orders him to go.
(d) He makes a date with Ilona and goes to the house to pick her up.

5. How does Dr. Condor perceive that Edith's attitude seems to have changed?
(a) She seems to trust him more than she did before.
(b) She asks many more questions than before.
(c) She is more resistant toward him and seems more frustrated.
(d) She seems to be afraid of him.

Short Answer Questions

1. The night after his friends tease him about his relationship with Kekesfalva and his family, Hofmiller does not go to the castle. How does he feel about his decision to stay away?

2. Why does Hofmiller go to Kekesfalva's home three days before the date of his dinner invitation?

3. After they are alone following dinner at the castle, what does Dr. Condor tell Hofmiller he finds frustrating about Kekesfalva?

4. What aspect of Hofmiller's background makes him especially grateful for the warm welcome he continues to receive at the Kekesfalva's home?

5. What does Hofmiller do when he arrives at the castle and finds Edith sleeping on the terrace?

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