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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 they are alone following dinner at the castle, what does Dr. Condor tell Hofmiller he finds frustrating about Kekesfalva?
(a) When Dr. Condor arrives for appointments, Kekesfalva often isn't there.
(b) He pesters him constantly about Edith, asking the same questions over and over.
(c) He doesn't seem to take an interest in Edith's condition.
(d) He doesn't seem to respect Dr. Condor's medical opinions.

2. How does Hofmiller respond when Edith says her father can pay for his trip?
(a) He is excited because he wants very much to go.
(b) He becomes angry and says he refuses to be kept.
(c) He is skeptical and says she needs to talk to her father about it first.
(d) He is grateful and thanks her profusely.

3. How much was Dietzenhof's estate actually worth?
(a) It was worth about three times the amount Kekesfalva quoted to her.
(b) It was worth about six times the amount Kekesfalva quoted to her.
(c) It was considered priceless.
(d) It was worth about half the amount Kekesfalva quoted to her.

4. How is Edith treated by the villagers during their stop there?
(a) They ignore her and only pay attention to her father.
(b) They make fun of her disability.
(c) They ask her for money.
(d) She is treated like royalty.

5. How did Dietzenhof change after marrying Kekesfalva?
(a) She resented Kekesfalva because he treated her so poorly.
(b) She became resentful about being tricked into sharing her wealth.
(c) She blossomed and even developed physical beauty.
(d) She became bitter and cruel.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hofmiller think it might benefit Edith to continue believing the lie about the new cure?

2. Why is Hofmiller uncomfortable when he first arrives at the dinner party?

3. What does Hofmiller want to do about his lie regarding the new treatment?

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

5. What is Kekesfalva's reaction when Hofmiller mentions the new treatment that might help Edith?

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