Beware of Pity Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

How did Kekesfalva initially begin to manipulate Dietzenhof in order to gain control of her inheritance? (from Page 76 through 112.)

He criticized the home's décor.

He talked about how much trouble it was to own property.

He talked about the dangers facing a woman living alone.

He talked about how much better the weather was in the south of France than in Vienna.

2.

Who tells Hofmiller's friends that he is engaged to Edith? (from Page 273 through 353.)

Dr. Condor.

The local apothecary.

The Colonel.

Kekesfalva.

3.

What does Hofmiller say is the most startling thing that happens to him the night of his conversation with Dr. Condor? (from Page 113 through 151.)

The great flash of lightening that hit just as he is leaving Kekesfalva.

Kekesfalva's display of gratitude.

Kekesfalva's offer of money in return for the information he'd gotten from Dr. Condor.

He was most startled to find Edith waiting for him in his barracks.

4.

What kind of deal does Kekesfalva offer Hofmiller? (from Page 273 through 353.)

He offers him all his wealth if he will marry Edith.

He offers to get him promoted to General if he will never see Edith again.

He offers him the family's horse farm if he will marry Edith.

He offers him all his wealth if he will leave and never see Edith again.

5.

Why was Kekesfalva so abrupt with Dietzenhof when he first arrived at the house? (from Page 76 through 112.)

He didn't respect women in general.

He assumed she was a somewhat dim-witted servant.

He was running late and afraid he'd miss his train back to the city.

She reminded him of his sister, with whom he did not get along.

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