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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 did Kekesfalva change after getting married?
(a) He became abusive toward his wife.
(b) He confessed all his previous misdeeds to his new bride.
(c) He tried to erase traces of his past, got baptized and changed his name.
(d) He began staying out late at night, drinking with his friends.
2. Hofmiller realizes that during all his visits to the castle, he has failed to ask what he considers the most natural of questions. What is the question?
(a) How did Kekesfalva become so wealthy?
(b) Why does Ilona live with Kekesfalva and Edith?
(c) Is Edith's condition permanent or is there hope for a cure?
(d) How did Edith become crippled?
3. Why does Hofmiller tell Kekesfalva about the promising new treatment Dr. Condor mentioned?
(a) Kekesfalva says Dr. Condor had mentioned it previously and now he wants more details.
(b) Hofmiller hopes to take credit for finding out about the treatment if it proves effective for Edith.
(c) Kekesfalva had read about the treatment in the newspaper and wants to know if Dr. Condor has looked into it.
(d) He feels pity for Kekesfalva and knows he will not be satisfied unless Hofmiller gives him some promising news.
4. How does Hofmiller react to the revelation about Edith's feelings for him?
(a) He confesses to Ilona that he loves her, not Edith.
(b) He asks Kekesfalva for Edith's hand in marriage.
(c) He tells Edith that he loves her too.
(d) He tells Ilona he feels only pity for Edith.
5. What does his decision to trot instead of gallop make Hofmiller realize about himself?
(a) He loves Edith and wants to marry her.
(b) He is undergoing a profound change as a result of his pity for Edith.
(c) He has lost the respect of his men.
(d) Edith's condition makes it impossible for him to respect her.
Short Answer Questions
1. How does Ilona initially react to seeing Hofmiller in the street after he does not appear for dinner as has become his custom?
2. Why does Hofmiller eventually decide to open the letter from Edith?
3. At what point is Hofmiller comfortable giving his men the orders to resume galloping?
4. After angrily confronting Hofmiller about lying to her, what does Edith tell him about continuing to visit the family?
5. What does Hofmiller do when he arrives at the castle and finds Edith sleeping on the terrace?
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