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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Page 76 through 112..

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. During dinner with Hofmiller and Kekesfalva, what does Dr. Condor initially say about Edith's current condition?
(a) He says her leg strength has deteriorated considerably since his last visit.
(b) He says she's improved remarkably since his last visit.
(c) He says it's clear that she hasn't been doing her exercises as regularly as she should.
(d) He says her exercises are going well, but that her mental state seems different.

4. What does Kekesfalva tell Hofmiller about Dr. Condor's marriage?
(a) He says Mrs. Condor was dating him first and Dr. Condor stole her away from him.
(b) He says the Condors are the happiest couple he knows.
(c) He says Dr. Condor married his wife out of pity because she is blind.
(d) He says Mrs. Condor is unaware that Dr. Condor is having an affair with his nurse.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When talking about Edith's condition over dinner at the castle, what question does Dr. Condor ask that causes Kekesfalva to become upset and defensive?

2. What does Hofmiller do when he arrives at the castle and finds Edith sleeping on the terrace?

3. While riding a train one night, Kekesfalva overheard a conversation about Princess Orosvar. What had her lifestyle been like during the last years of her life?

4. How did Kekesfalva initially begin to manipulate Dietzenhof in order to gain control of her inheritance?

5. 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?

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