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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 does Hofmiller see as the only negative aspect of the time he spends with Kekesfalva and his family?
(a) Edith's angry outbursts whenever there is a suggestion that she needs help.
(b) Edith and Ilona seem to be competing for his attention and affection.
(c) Neither Edith nor Ilona seem to be interested in him.
(d) The servants are not attentive enough.

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

3. Why is Hofmiller so confused by the range of emotions Edith and her family brings forth in him?
(a) His psychiatrist can find no explanation for the sudden changes in him.
(b) Before, he had simply lived for the present day and not been profoundly moved by anything or anyone.
(c) Edith is the first girl he's fallen in love with.
(d) He is getting conflicting advice from his friends.

4. Why does Hofmiller go to Kekesfalva's home three days before the date of his dinner invitation?
(a) He hopes to see Kekesfalva's niece again.
(b) It is considered polite and proper to go early and express his gratitude for the invitation.
(c) He gets the date wrong.
(d) He wants to be certain he knows how to get there.

5. 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 worries that his men aren't being properly trained.
(c) He is afraid he'll get into trouble with his superiors for going too slowly.
(d) He feels proud of himself for showing such a degree of respect for Edith.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why is Hofmiller so pleased about Kekesfalva's request that he speak to Dr. Condor about Edith?

4. Why did Princess Orosvar cut her relatives out of her will?

5. What pretense did Kekesfalva use for coming to the house to talk with Dietzenhof?

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