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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Page 223 through 273..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Dr. Condor's wife upset with his patients?
(a) They don't pay their bills on time.
(b) She thinks many are not as sick as they claim to be.
(c) They show up late for appointments.
(d) She thinks they take advantage of him and are ungrateful.

2. How does Ilona think Hofmiller feels about Edith?
(a) She thinks he pities her.
(b) She thinks he returns her love.
(c) She thinks he doesn't respect her.
(d) She thinks he is only after her money.

3. What is Dr. Condor's wife's name?
(a) Carlotta.
(b) Isabella.
(c) Stefania.
(d) Klara.

4. Why was Balinkay at the Excelsior Hotel in Cairo when he met his wife?
(a) He owned the hotel.
(b) He was having a drink at the bar with some friends.
(c) He was a guest there.
(d) He was waiting tables there.

5. When telling him about the potential treatment for Edith, what does Hofmiller finally end up promising Kekesfalva?
(a) He promises that he'll marry Edith.
(b) He promises that he'll accompany Edith to France so she can get the new treatment.
(c) He promises that he'll take care of Edith if Kekesfalva dies.
(d) He promises that Edith will get well very soon.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Kekesfalva speaks privately to Hofmiller about talking to Dr. Condor, what is Edith's mood when the two men return to the house?

2. Which of the following does Hofmiller think is worse?

3. Why is Edith so excited when Hofmiller arrives at the house the morning after his dinner with Dr. Condor?

4. Why does Kekesfalva ask Hofmiller to be present when Dr. Condor comes to the castle and speak to him about Edith's condition?

5. Why is Hofmiller so confused by the range of emotions Edith and her family brings forth in him?

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