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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 Hofmiller so pleased about Kekesfalva's request that he speak to Dr. Condor about Edith?
(a) He has wanted to meet Dr. Condor for a long time and is happy for this opportunity.
(b) It shows that Kekesfalva has faith in him.
(c) He wants to take advantage of the opportunity to ask Dr. Condor about his own medical complaints.
(d) He hopes to learn more about the doctor's relationship with the family.

2. Later on the night following their trip, from whom does Hofmiller receive a note?
(a) Kekesfalva.
(b) Ilona.
(c) His father.
(d) Edith.

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

4. What does Dr. Condor tell Hofmiller about the contraptions and treatments he has been providing for Edith?
(a) He confesses that their main purpose is to enable him to continue billing Kekesfalva large sums of money.
(b) He says they are helping Edith make steady progress.
(c) He says they have not helped yet, but he is confident that they will lead to a cure eventually.
(d) He says they have not been helpful, but he continues using them because they give the family hope.

5. During their day trip, why do Hofmiller and the family stop on the way to their destination?
(a) To eat dinner.
(b) To refuel their car.
(c) To attend mass.
(d) They are forced to stop because of road work.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hofmiller eventually decide to open the letter from Edith?

2. In her second letter to him, what does Edith tell Hofmiller to do?

3. What does Dr. Condor think will happen if Hofmiller simply flees to escape his situation with Edith?

4. How does Dr. Condor describe Kekesfalva's background?

5. What does Dr. Condor tell Hofmiller they must do about Hofmiller's lie to the Kekesfalvas?

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