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Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does his decision to trot instead of gallop make Hofmiller realize about himself?
(a) Edith's condition makes it impossible for him to respect her.
(b) He is undergoing a profound change as a result of his pity for Edith.
(c) He loves Edith and wants to marry her.
(d) He has lost the respect of his men.

2. What did Dietzenhof eventually tell Kekesfalva she wanted to do with her estate?
(a) She said she planned to invite a number of relatives to move in with her.
(b) She said she wanted to turn the property into a hotel.
(c) She said she wanted to sell the property.
(d) She said she planned to continue living in the house alone.

3. At what point is Hofmiller comfortable giving his men the orders to resume galloping?
(a) When he sees another group of soldiers ahead and wants to catch up with them.
(b) When his men begin to question his decision.
(c) When they are no longer in view of Edith's home and there is no danger of her seeing them.
(d) When his commanding officer orders him to do so.

4. How did Kekesfalva initially begin to manipulate Dietzenhof in order to gain control of her inheritance?
(a) He criticized the home's décor.
(b) He talked about how much better the weather was in the south of France than in Vienna.
(c) He talked about the dangers facing a woman living alone.
(d) He talked about how much trouble it was to own property.

5. When Hofmiller is training with his men the morning following his tea with Edith, why does he order them to stop galloping and trot their horses?
(a) He feels ashamed because he and his men can gallop freely while Edith cannot enjoy such pleasures.
(b) The terrain is too hilly for galloping.
(c) He wants to make less noise.
(d) He thinks his men aren't skilled enough to gallop.

Short Answer 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?

2. After asking Hofmiller to talk to Dr. Condor about Edith, why does Kekesfalva want to rush back to the house?

3. Hofmiller shows his friends a gift that Kekesfalva gave him. What is the item?

4. 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?

5. After they are alone following dinner at the castle, what does Dr. Condor tell Hofmiller he finds frustrating about Kekesfalva?

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