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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. How does Hofmiller first learn about Herr Kekesfalva?
(a) Hofmiller meets Kekesfalva at the local apothecary shop.
(b) He reads about Kekesfalva in the newspaper.
(c) His friends tell him about the family after seeing his niece in a patisserie.
(d) They serve in the military together.

2. At what point is Hofmiller comfortable giving his men the orders to resume galloping?
(a) When they are no longer in view of Edith's home and there is no danger of her seeing them.
(b) When he sees another group of soldiers ahead and wants to catch up with them.
(c) When his men begin to question his decision.
(d) When his commanding officer orders him to do so.

3. When they talk after Hofmiller returns from his trip with the Kekesfalvas, what does Dr. Condor tell Hofmiller about the new treatment?
(a) He says it would not work for Edith after all.
(b) He says Kekesfalva would not be able to afford it.
(c) He says the treatment only works for men.
(d) He says he lied to Hofmiller and there is no treatment.

4. How does Edith react when she receives Hofmiller's flowers?
(a) She phones him to say thanks.
(b) She returns the flowers with an angry note.
(c) She asks her father to invite him for dinner.
(d) She invites him to tea.

5. What does Hofmiller do while Edith plays with the new foals?
(a) He calls his commanding officer.
(b) He calls Dr. Condor.
(c) He sneaks into the barn for a nap.
(d) He rides wild horses.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sitting in the café alone after buying Dietzenhof's property, how did Kekesfalva decide to handle his guilt over tricking her?

2. What pretense did Kekesfalva use for coming to the house to talk with Dietzenhof?

3. Why does Dr. Condor tell Hofmiller the details about Kekesfalva's past?

4. What happens at the second dinner that makes Hofmiller feel especially happy and powerful?

5. Dr. Condor says he realizes that Hofmiller lied about the treatment out of what emotion?

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