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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. What does Kekesfalva tell Hofmiller about Dr. Condor's marriage?
(a) He says Dr. Condor married his wife out of pity because she is blind.
(b) He says Mrs. Condor is unaware that Dr. Condor is having an affair with his nurse.
(c) He says Mrs. Condor was dating him first and Dr. Condor stole her away from him.
(d) He says the Condors are the happiest couple he knows.

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

3. Hofmiller shows his friends a gift that Kekesfalva gave him. What is the item?
(a) A silver flask.
(b) A gold pen.
(c) An expensive first-edition book.
(d) A gold cigarette case.

4. What does his decision to trot instead of gallop make Hofmiller realize about himself?
(a) Edith's condition makes it impossible for him to respect her.
(b) He has lost the respect of his men.
(c) He loves Edith and wants to marry her.
(d) He is undergoing a profound change as a result of his pity for Edith.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Edith react when she receives Hofmiller's flowers?

2. 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?

3. How does Kekesfalva plan to repay Hofmiller for talking to Dr. Condor for him?

4. Why is Edith happy, rather than upset, when a new maid reacts in horror to the fact that she is disabled?

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

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