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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. The book he is reading prompts Hofmiller to wonder if he is strong enough to do what?
(a) Complete the rigorous training his unit is about to begin.
(b) Ride the wild horse Kekesfalva has given him.
(c) Tell Kekesfalva the truth.
(d) Continue his lie.
2. Why does Kekesfalva ask Hofmiller to be present when Dr. Condor comes to the castle and speak to him about Edith's condition?
(a) Kekesfalva wants Dr. Condor to give up his other patients and devote all his time to Edith, and he wants Hofmiller to ask how much he'd expect to be paid to do that.
(b) Kekesfalva wants to fire Dr. Condor from Edith's case but wants to avoid confronting him, so he asks Hofmiller to do it.
(c) Hofmiller tells Kekesfalva he is experiencing severe back pain and Kekesfalva thinks Dr. Condor might be able to help.
(d) Kekesfalva isn't sure Dr. Condor is being completely honest with him about Edith's condition and chances for improvement.
3. During their day trip, why do Hofmiller and the family stop on the way to their destination?
(a) To refuel their car.
(b) To eat dinner.
(c) To attend mass.
(d) They are forced to stop because of road work.
4. Why is Hofmiller uncomfortable when he first arrives at the dinner party?
(a) He doesn't like the food that is being served.
(b) He arrives an hour early.
(c) He is dressed inappropriately.
(d) He arrives late and doesn't know any of the other guests.
5. After asking Hofmiller to talk to Dr. Condor about Edith, why does Kekesfalva want to rush back to the house?
(a) He is afraid Edith will be suspicious about what they'd been talking about.
(b) Edith has not been feeling well and he doesn't want to leave her alone too long.
(c) He doesn't want to be late for dinner.
(d) He is expecting other guests and needs to get back in time to greet them.
Short Answer Questions
1. What two reasons does Hofmiller give for his inability to join the family on the trip to the sanitarium?
2. Why does Condor not trust Hofmiller to make his situation with Edith right again?
3. Why is Edith happy, rather than upset, when a new maid reacts in horror to the fact that she is disabled?
4. What book does Hofmiller read?
5. How do Hofmiller and the Kekesfalvas handle the situation when their return home is delayed?
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