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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Page 223 through 273..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Hofmiller tell Kekesfalva about the promising new treatment Dr. Condor mentioned?
(a) He feels pity for Kekesfalva and knows he will not be satisfied unless Hofmiller gives him some promising news.
(b) Hofmiller hopes to take credit for finding out about the treatment if it proves effective for Edith.
(c) Kekesfalva says Dr. Condor had mentioned it previously and now he wants more details.
(d) Kekesfalva had read about the treatment in the newspaper and wants to know if Dr. Condor has looked into it.

2. How does Hofmiller feel about the book he is reading?
(a) He sees similarities to his own situation.
(b) He wants to turn it into a play.
(c) It causes him to consider writing a book about his own life.
(d) It gives him nightmares.

3. What is the mood at the castle when Hofmiller arrives the morning after telling Kekesfalva about the new cure ?
(a) Happy and jovial.
(b) Somber and depressed.
(c) Frustrated.
(d) Angry.

4. Following the revelation of her love for him, what does Edith initially ask Hofmiller to do?
(a) Stop visiting because she is now too embarrassed to see him.
(b) Marry her as soon as possible.
(c) Whatever it takes to fall in love with her.
(d) Continue to visit and behave as though nothing has happened.

5. What surprises Hofmiller about Dr. Condor's home?
(a) It is decorated badly.
(b) It is in a poorer section of town.
(c) It is a large mansion.
(d) It is the house in which Hofmiller had grown up.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dr. Condor tell Hofmiller about incurable illnesses?

2. What form of transportation do Hofmiller and the Kekesfalvas take on their day trip?

3. What does Dr. Condor tell Hofmiller about the contraptions and treatments he has been providing for Edith?

4. When Hofmiller tells Dr. Condor about Edith's kiss and her letter, why is Condor angry with himself?

5. Why is Edith so excited when Hofmiller arrives at the house the morning after his dinner with Dr. Condor?

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