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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 talk about with Hofmiller the morning after his conversation with Dr. Condor?
(a) She says she thinks Dr. Condor's treatment is finally working for her.
(b) She expresses concern about her father's health.
(c) She asks him if he's in love with her.
(d) She pressures him for more details about the potential cure.

2. 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?
(a) She sends her chauffeur to find out where he is.
(b) She asks his commanding officer and he tells her the truth.
(c) Her father calls his barracks and someone tells him where Hofmiller is.
(d) Hofmiller admits it to her.

3. What kind of personality did Dietzenhof have?
(a) She was timid and meek.
(b) She had a strong, forceful personality.
(c) She was flirtatious.
(d) She was silly and frivolous.

4. How did Kekesfalva acquire the first part of his fortune?
(a) He won the European lottery.
(b) He became an insurance agent, then began providing essentially any kind of service people needed or wanted.
(c) He moved to India and worked in the coffee industry.
(d) His father died and left him a very large inheritance.

5. Why is Hofmiller uncomfortable when he first arrives at the dinner party?
(a) He doesn't like the food that is being served.
(b) He arrives an hour early.
(c) He is dressed inappropriately.
(d) He arrives late and doesn't know any of the other guests.

Short Answer Questions

1. What form of transportation do Hofmiller and the Kekesfalvas take on their day trip?

2. When Ilona asks Hofmiller why he did not come to the castle, what lie does he tell her?

3. What aspect of Hofmiller's background makes him especially grateful for the warm welcome he continues to receive at the Kekesfalva's home?

4. What does Kekesfalva tell Hofmiller about Dr. Condor's marriage?

5. What does Dr. Condor tell Hofmiller about the contraptions and treatments he has been providing for Edith?

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