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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 enjoys walking in the rain.
(b) He doesn't want Kekesfalva to know that he is planning to meet some friends rather than go home that night.
(c) He thinks Kekesfalva is being too generous.
(d) He is concerned about how arriving in a luxury car will appear to his fellow soldiers.

2. How does Hofmiller react when he sees Ilona in the street after taking a night away from the family to play cards with his friends?
(a) He is thrilled to see her on his own turf and asks her to go for a walk or to the patisserie.
(b) He is upset that she has apparently left Edith alone.
(c) He seems embarrassed and tries to avoid her.
(d) He is excited about the opportunity to introduce her to his friends.

3. When Ilona asks Hofmiller why he did not come to the castle, what lie does he tell her?
(a) He says he fell asleep and didn't wake up until it was too late.
(b) He says he had to inspect a horse his Colonel wanted to buy.
(c) He admits that he simply did not want to come.
(d) He says his parents had arrived unexpectedly for a visit.

4. 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) Kekesfalva invites him to stay for tea.
(d) The family is offended and rescinds his dinner invitation.

5. How does Hofmiller perceive Edith after their first two meetings?
(a) He sees her as an invalid who needs to be comforted and protected.
(b) He is immediately attracted to her and wants to court her.
(c) He finds her dull and boring.
(d) He thinks she's the most beautiful woman he's ever seen.

Short Answer Questions

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

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 Edith react when she receives Hofmiller's flowers?

4. 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?

5. How does the main character, Hofmiller, say his story began?

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