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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. After leaving the military, what did Balinkay do?
(a) Move to the United States.
(b) Marry a wealthy widow.
(c) Open a bakery.
(d) Write a novel.

2. How does Edith find out that Hofmiller had been playing cards rather than inspecting a horse when he failed to show up at the castle?
(a) Her father calls his barracks and someone tells him where Hofmiller is.
(b) She asks his commanding officer and he tells her the truth.
(c) She sends her chauffeur to find out where he is.
(d) Hofmiller admits it to her.

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

4. How does Edith feel after Hofmiller tells her about his financial condition?
(a) She is angry that he hasn't told her this before.
(b) She is sympathetic and offers him money.
(c) She is embarrassed because he buys her such nice flowers.
(d) She doesn't believe he's telling the truth.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hofmiller respond when Edith says her father can pay for his trip?

2. How does Dr. Condor respond when Hofmiller asks if Edith's condition is curable?

3. What does Kekesfalva do after getting into his car, as he and Hofmiller are saying goodbye after their conversation about Edith's potential cure?

4. Why is Edith happy, rather than upset, when a new maid reacts in horror to the fact that she is disabled?

5. Once he is aware of her love for him, what is Edith afraid Hofmiller will do?

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