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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 Edith not dance with Hofmiller?
(a) Her father doesn't allow her to dance.
(b) She is too shy.
(c) Her boyfriend doesn't want her to dance with another man.
(d) She is disabled and can't use her legs.

2. How does Edith react when Josef, the butler, comes to take her for her exercises?
(a) She asks Hofmiller to go with her and help with the exercises.
(b) She flies into a rage and insists on walking by herself although it's very difficult.
(c) She refuses to go with him.
(d) She insists that a wheelchair be brought.

3. What happens when Hofmiller arrives at the castle to thank Kekesfalva for the dinner invitation?
(a) The family is not at home.
(b) He is turned away because he doesn't have an appointment.
(c) The family is offended and rescinds his dinner invitation.
(d) Kekesfalva invites him to stay for tea.

4. How does the main character, Hofmiller, say his story began?
(a) It began when he lost track of his car in an unfamiliar neighborhood.
(b) It began when he returned from a trip to South America.
(c) It began with a storm that caused a loss of power.
(d) It began with an innocent blunder on his part.

5. When Hofmiller is training with his men the morning following his tea with Edith, why does he order them to stop galloping and trot their horses?
(a) He feels ashamed because he and his men can gallop freely while Edith cannot enjoy such pleasures.
(b) He wants to make less noise.
(c) The terrain is too hilly for galloping.
(d) He thinks his men aren't skilled enough to gallop.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Hofmiller perceive Edith after their first two meetings?

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

4. Hofmiller shows his friends a gift that Kekesfalva gave him. What is the item?

5. 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?

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