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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Page 34 through 76..
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Why is Edith happy, rather than upset, when a new maid reacts in horror to the fact that she is disabled?
(a) She thinks the maid will wait on her more if she feels sorry for her.
(b) Her father wants her to hide her disability, but Edith wants others to know about it.
(c) She finds the maid's reaction funny.
(d) It is an honest, human reaction, as opposed to the coddling she usually receives from others.
2. What aspect of Hofmiller's background makes him especially grateful for the warm welcome he continues to receive at the Kekesfalva's home?
(a) He has been brought up in military institutions, so he loves the homey feeling of their house and family.
(b) He has been raised in an orphanage, so he begins to think of Kekesfalva as a father figure.
(c) He has been brought up in a wealthy home, so he feels comfortable and at ease with the family's wealth.
(d) His parents are servants of a wealthy family, so he likes turning the tables by having servants wait on him.
3. What does Hofmiller think to himself about his decision not to gallop the horses?
(a) He feels proud of himself for showing such a degree of respect for Edith.
(b) He realizes that it is foolish to deny oneself a pleasure just because someone else could not enjoy it.
(c) He worries that his men aren't being properly trained.
(d) He is afraid he'll get into trouble with his superiors for going too slowly.
4. Although Hofmiller is torn about whether or not he wants to continue seeing Edith and her family, what precipitates his decision to return to their home?
(a) He makes a date with Ilona and goes to the house to pick her up.
(b) His commanding officer orders him to go.
(c) He receives another dinner invitation and is told that the group will include an official from the War Ministry.
(d) He is walking past the house and Kekesfalva sees him and invites him to come in.
5. What does his decision to trot instead of gallop make Hofmiller realize about himself?
(a) Edith's condition makes it impossible for him to respect her.
(b) He loves Edith and wants to marry her.
(c) He is undergoing a profound change as a result of his pity for Edith.
(d) He has lost the respect of his men.
Short Answer Questions
1. Hofmiller shows his friends a gift that Kekesfalva gave him. What is the item?
2. After Kekesfalva speaks privately to Hofmiller about talking to Dr. Condor, what is Edith's mood when the two men return to the house?
3. Why is Hofmiller uncomfortable when he first arrives at the dinner party?
4. Why does Kekesfalva like Dr. Condor so much?
5. Why does Hofmiller say he joined the military?
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