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

2. What is Hofmiller most afraid of when he realizes his blunder in asking Edith to dance?
(a) He is afraid he won't be invited to future parties.
(b) He is afraid people will laugh at his dancing.
(c) He is afraid he will be demoted by his commanding officer.
(d) He is afraid of what others will think of him when they realize what happened.

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

4. 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 is walking past the house and Kekesfalva sees him and invites him to come in.
(c) His commanding officer orders him to go.
(d) He receives another dinner invitation and is told that the group will include an official from the War Ministry.

5. What aspect of Hofmiller's background makes him especially grateful for the warm welcome he continues to receive at the Kekesfalva's home?
(a) He has been brought up in military institutions, so he loves the homey feeling of their house and family.
(b) He has been brought up in a wealthy home, so he feels comfortable and at ease with the family's wealth.
(c) He has been raised in an orphanage, so he begins to think of Kekesfalva as a father figure.
(d) His parents are servants of a wealthy family, so he likes turning the tables by having servants wait on him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Edith not dance with Hofmiller?

3. 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?

4. Why does Hofmiller hesitate when Kekesfalva insists that his driver take Hofmiller home on a rainy night?

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

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