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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 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 seems embarrassed and tries to avoid her.
(b) He is thrilled to see her on his own turf and asks her to go for a walk or to the patisserie.
(c) He is upset that she has apparently left Edith alone.
(d) He is excited about the opportunity to introduce her to his friends.

2. Why does Kekesfalva like Dr. Condor so much?
(a) He is the only doctor who has remained optimistic about Edith's chances for improving her condition.
(b) Dr. Condor shows him more respect than Edith's other doctors do.
(c) They grew up together and have been lifelong friends.
(d) Dr. Condor went to the best schools.

3. Why does Hofmiller hesitate when Kekesfalva insists that his driver take Hofmiller home on a rainy night?
(a) He thinks Kekesfalva is being too generous.
(b) He doesn't want Kekesfalva to know that he is planning to meet some friends rather than go home that night.
(c) He is concerned about how arriving in a luxury car will appear to his fellow soldiers.
(d) He enjoys walking in the rain.

4. Why does Edith keep secret pictures of dancers?
(a) She sells them to make extra money.
(b) Her father doesn't approve of the pictures, so she keeps them hidden.
(c) She hopes to become an artist.
(d) She loved dancing before her accident.

5. 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 with a storm that caused a loss of power.
(c) It began with an innocent blunder on his part.
(d) It began when he returned from a trip to South America.

Short Answer Questions

1. What aspect of Hofmiller's background makes him especially grateful for the warm welcome he continues to receive at the Kekesfalva's home?

2. At what point is Hofmiller comfortable giving his men the orders to resume galloping?

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. What does Hofmiller do after Kekesfalva apologizes for Edith's behavior?

5. What does Hofmiller do after Ilona explains the reason Edith became so upset at the dinner party?

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