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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Page 76 through 112..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Kekesfalva initially begin to manipulate Dietzenhof in order to gain control of her inheritance?
(a) He talked about how much better the weather was in the south of France than in Vienna.
(b) He talked about the dangers facing a woman living alone.
(c) He talked about how much trouble it was to own property.
(d) He criticized the home's décor.

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

3. How does Hofmiller first learn about Herr Kekesfalva?
(a) His friends tell him about the family after seeing his niece in a patisserie.
(b) He reads about Kekesfalva in the newspaper.
(c) They serve in the military together.
(d) Hofmiller meets Kekesfalva at the local apothecary shop.

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

5. Why does Edith not dance with Hofmiller?
(a) She is disabled and can't use her legs.
(b) She is too shy.
(c) Her father doesn't allow her to dance.
(d) Her boyfriend doesn't want her to dance with another man.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Edith react when Josef, the butler, comes to take her for her exercises?

3. Why does Hofmiller hesitate when Kekesfalva insists that his driver take Hofmiller home on a rainy night?

4. What does Hofmiller do after Ilona explains the reason Edith became so upset at the dinner party?

5. What did Orosvar's relatives promise Dietzenhof to get her to sign everything except the Kekesfalva estate over to them?

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