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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Page 34 through 76..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Hofmiller hesitate when Kekesfalva insists that his driver take Hofmiller home on a rainy night?
(a) He doesn't want Kekesfalva to know that he is planning to meet some friends rather than go home that night.
(b) He is concerned about how arriving in a luxury car will appear to his fellow soldiers.
(c) He enjoys walking in the rain.
(d) He thinks Kekesfalva is being too generous.

2. What does Hofmiller see as the only negative aspect of the time he spends with Kekesfalva and his family?
(a) Neither Edith nor Ilona seem to be interested in him.
(b) The servants are not attentive enough.
(c) Edith's angry outbursts whenever there is a suggestion that she needs help.
(d) Edith and Ilona seem to be competing for his attention and affection.

3. 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 makes a date with Ilona and goes to the house to pick her up.
(b) He receives another dinner invitation and is told that the group will include an official from the War Ministry.
(c) His commanding officer orders him to go.
(d) He is walking past the house and Kekesfalva sees him and invites him to come in.

4. How does Kekesfalva plan to repay Hofmiller for talking to Dr. Condor for him?
(a) He offers Hofmiller his own suite of rooms at the castle.
(b) He plans to pay Hofmiller the equivalent of a week's salary.
(c) He says he'll allow Hofmiller to court Edith.
(d) He says he'll introduce Hofmiller to high-ranking officials.

5. What does Hofmiller think to himself about his decision not to gallop the horses?
(a) He feels proud of himself for showing such a degree of respect for Edith.
(b) He is afraid he'll get into trouble with his superiors for going too slowly.
(c) He realizes that it is foolish to deny oneself a pleasure just because someone else could not enjoy it.
(d) He worries that his men aren't being properly trained.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Ilona asks Hofmiller why he did not come to the castle, what lie does he tell her?

2. How does Hofmiller fill about Edith and Ilona after spending a few evenings in their company?

3. What does Kekesfalva tell Hofmiller about Dr. Condor's marriage?

4. When Kekesfalva apologizes for his daughter's rude behavior, how does he describe Edith when she was a child?

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

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