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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. 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 introduce Hofmiller to high-ranking officials.
(d) He says he'll allow Hofmiller to court Edith.

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

3. How does Edith react when Josef, the butler, comes to take her for her exercises?
(a) She insists that a wheelchair be brought.
(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 asks Hofmiller to go with her and help with the exercises.

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

5. When does Hofmiller find Edith most attractive?
(a) When she is happy.
(b) When she flirts with other men.
(c) When she flirts with him.
(d) When she talks about horses.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does Edith find out that Hofmiller had been playing cards rather than inspecting a horse when he failed to show up at the castle?

4. Why does Kekesfalva like Dr. Condor so much?

5. Why does Kekesfalva ask Hofmiller to be present when Dr. Condor comes to the castle and speak to him about Edith's condition?

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