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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 was Balinkay at the Excelsior Hotel in Cairo when he met his wife?
(a) He was having a drink at the bar with some friends.
(b) He owned the hotel.
(c) He was a guest there.
(d) He was waiting tables there.

2. The night after his friends tease him about his relationship with Kekesfalva and his family, Hofmiller does not go to the castle. How does he feel about his decision to stay away?
(a) After a couple of hours, he changes his mind and goes to visit the family.
(b) He thoroughly enjoys playing cards with his friends and realizes it was the right decision not to go.
(c) He enjoys having a night away from the family and decides to visit them less often in the future.
(d) He worries constantly and realizes that he can't just turn his emotions off and on.

3. Following the revelation of her love for him, what does Edith initially ask Hofmiller to do?
(a) Continue to visit and behave as though nothing has happened.
(b) Stop visiting because she is now too embarrassed to see him.
(c) Whatever it takes to fall in love with her.
(d) Marry her as soon as possible.

4. Sitting in the café alone after buying Dietzenhof's property, how did Kekesfalva decide to handle his guilt over tricking her?
(a) He decided to go to church and make a confession.
(b) He decided that guilt is a useless emotion and refused to let it consume him.
(c) He decided to sell it immediately and give her half the money.
(d) He decided he'd give her the opportunity to take it back.

5. What does Hofmiller admit is his greatest fear in this situation with Edith?
(a) Looking ridiculous.
(b) That he will lose Kekesfalva's friendship.
(c) That Kekesfalva will hurt him.
(d) That Edith will be hurt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Dietzenhof eventually tell Kekesfalva she wanted to do with her estate?

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?

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. When Hofmiller is training with his men the morning following his tea with Edith, why does he order them to stop galloping and trot their horses?

5. When they talk after Hofmiller returns from his trip with the Kekesfalvas, what does Dr. Condor tell Hofmiller about the new treatment?

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