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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 Edith feel after Hofmiller tells her about his financial condition?
(a) She is embarrassed because he buys her such nice flowers.
(b) She doesn't believe he's telling the truth.
(c) She is angry that he hasn't told her this before.
(d) She is sympathetic and offers him money.

2. During dinner with Hofmiller and Kekesfalva, what does Dr. Condor initially say about Edith's current condition?
(a) He says her exercises are going well, but that her mental state seems different.
(b) He says her leg strength has deteriorated considerably since his last visit.
(c) He says it's clear that she hasn't been doing her exercises as regularly as she should.
(d) He says she's improved remarkably since his last visit.

3. Why does Hofmiller continue exaggerating about the new treatment's promise?
(a) He finds the fact that Kekesfalva is hanging on his every word intoxicating.
(b) He hopes that he'll benefit financially if he finds a cure for Edith.
(c) Dr. Condor asked him to make the treatment sound more promising than it actually is.
(d) He has been diagnosed as a compulsive liar.

4. Why is Edith so excited when Hofmiller arrives at the house the morning after his dinner with Dr. Condor?
(a) She just received word of a large inheritance.
(b) She believes Hofmiller is about to propose to her.
(c) She believes Hofmiller's story that there is a miraculous new treatment that will cure her.
(d) Her father just presented her with a new car.

5. When does Hofmiller find Edith most attractive?
(a) When she flirts with him.
(b) When she flirts with other men.
(c) When she talks about horses.
(d) When she is happy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Hofmiller find when he arrives back at his barracks after his first meeting with Dr. Condor?

3. How does Edith react to what the gypsy tells her?

4. How does Edith find out that Hofmiller had been playing cards rather than inspecting a horse when he failed to show up at the castle?

5. Why did Dietzenhof follow Kekesfalva's advice about selling her property without question?

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