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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 Ilona initially react to seeing Hofmiller in the street after he does not appear for dinner as has become his custom?
(a) She is delighted to see him and greets him warmly and affectionately.
(b) She says she's in a hurry and tries to rush away from him.
(c) She ignores him and begins to flirt with his friends.
(d) She asks him to take her out for a drink.

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?
(a) He enjoys having a night away from the family and decides to visit them less often in the future.
(b) After a couple of hours, he changes his mind and goes to visit the family.
(c) He thoroughly enjoys playing cards with his friends and realizes it was the right decision not to go.
(d) He worries constantly and realizes that he can't just turn his emotions off and on.

3. Why does Hofmiller hesitate when Kekesfalva insists that his driver take Hofmiller home on a rainy night?
(a) He doesn't want Kekesfalva to know that he is planning to meet some friends rather than go home that night.
(b) He thinks Kekesfalva is being too generous.
(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. What does Kekesfalva tell Hofmiller about Dr. Condor's marriage?
(a) He says the Condors are the happiest couple he knows.
(b) He says Dr. Condor married his wife out of pity because she is blind.
(c) He says Mrs. Condor is unaware that Dr. Condor is having an affair with his nurse.
(d) He says Mrs. Condor was dating him first and Dr. Condor stole her away from him.

5. What does Hofmiller think to himself about his decision not to gallop the horses?
(a) He is afraid he'll get into trouble with his superiors for going too slowly.
(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 worries that his men aren't being properly trained.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens at the second dinner that makes Hofmiller feel especially happy and powerful?

2. How does Edith react when Hofmiller asks her to dance?

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

4. How does Kekesfalva plan to repay Hofmiller for talking to Dr. Condor for him?

5. 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?

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