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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Page 182 through 223..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Edith is the first girl he's fallen in love with.
(c) He is getting conflicting advice from his friends.
(d) Before, he had simply lived for the present day and not been profoundly moved by anything or anyone.

2. How does Dr. Condor respond when Hofmiller asks if Edith's condition is curable?
(a) He says he is certain that a cure exists and he is working on finding it.
(b) He chastises Hofmiller, saying that to believe anyone is incurable is to deny them hope.
(c) He tells Hofmiller that Edith's condition is none of his business.
(d) He says he is certain there is no cure.

3. After asking Hofmiller to talk to Dr. Condor about Edith, why does Kekesfalva want to rush back to the house?
(a) He is afraid Edith will be suspicious about what they'd been talking about.
(b) He doesn't want to be late for dinner.
(c) He is expecting other guests and needs to get back in time to greet them.
(d) Edith has not been feeling well and he doesn't want to leave her alone too long.

4. Why does Edith keep secret pictures of dancers?
(a) She hopes to become an artist.
(b) Her father doesn't approve of the pictures, so she keeps them hidden.
(c) She sells them to make extra money.
(d) She loved dancing before her accident.

5. What does Dr. Condor tell Hofmiller about incurable illnesses?
(a) He says that once a disease has been deemed incurable, there is no hope left.
(b) He says Edith's condition is undoubtedly incurable.
(c) He says a cure will be found for Edith's condition within five years.
(d) He says there is always hope because new cures are found routinely.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Dietzenhof respond when Kekesfalva told her that she could probably get about 150,000 crowns for the estate?

2. When telling him about the potential treatment for Edith, what does Hofmiller finally end up promising Kekesfalva?

3. The book he is reading prompts Hofmiller to wonder if he is strong enough to do what?

4. Later on the night following their trip, from whom does Hofmiller receive a note?

5. What form of transportation do Hofmiller and the Kekesfalvas take on their day trip?

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