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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. What does Edith give the gypsy?
(a) A secret note.
(b) A large wad of money.
(c) An elaborately wrapped gift.
(d) A broach her mother had left to her.

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

3. How does Dr. Condor behave during dinner with Hofmiller and Kekesfalva?
(a) He bores the others with long stories about his medical research.
(b) He stuffs himself with food and wine, ignoring everyone at the table.
(c) He eats only a little and lectures the others on the dangers of overeating.
(d) He is a lively dinner companion, entertaining everyone with stories about his travels.

4. How does Hofmiller react when he sees Ilona in the street after taking a night away from the family to play cards with his friends?
(a) He seems embarrassed and tries to avoid her.
(b) He is thrilled to see her on his own turf and asks her to go for a walk or to the patisserie.
(c) He is excited about the opportunity to introduce her to his friends.
(d) He is upset that she has apparently left Edith alone.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hofmiller feel when he wakes up the morning after telling Kekesfalva about the potential new cure?

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

3. When Hofmiller visits the Kekesfalva family after their trip, what does he bring with him?

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

5. At the beginning of the section beginning on page 223, Ferencz comes to take Hofmiller to what event?

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