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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 Edith find out that Hofmiller had been playing cards rather than inspecting a horse when he failed to show up at the castle?
(a) She sends her chauffeur to find out where he is.
(b) Hofmiller admits it to her.
(c) She asks his commanding officer and he tells her the truth.
(d) Her father calls his barracks and someone tells him where Hofmiller is.

2. Why does Hofmiller say he joined the military?
(a) It was his lifelong ambition.
(b) His career was forced on him.
(c) He hoped to become a general.
(d) He was drafted.

3. How does Edith react when Hofmiller asks her to dance?
(a) She gives him a shy smile and turns away.
(b) She is horrified and begins to sob.
(c) She is delighted by the attention being paid to her.
(d) She ignores him.

4. Why is Hofmiller uncomfortable when he first arrives at the dinner party?
(a) He arrives late and doesn't know any of the other guests.
(b) He arrives an hour early.
(c) He is dressed inappropriately.
(d) He doesn't like the food that is being served.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. What is Hofmiller most afraid of when he realizes his blunder in asking Edith to dance?

3. What does Hofmiller see as the only negative aspect of the time he spends with Kekesfalva and his family?

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

5. When Ilona asks Hofmiller why he did not come to the castle, what lie does he tell her?

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