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

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.

2.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kekesfalva's display of gratitude.

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

4.

Why did Princess Orosvar cut her relatives out of her will? (from Page 76 through 112.)

She learned that while she had been seriously ill, they had fought among themselves about who would get what portions of her estate as they waited for her to die.

She disagreed with their political views.

She learned that she had been adopted and they were not related to her by blood.

She disowned them after marrying into another family.

5.

How did Dietzenhof change after marrying Kekesfalva? (from Page 113 through 151.)

She became resentful about being tricked into sharing her wealth.

She blossomed and even developed physical beauty.

She became bitter and cruel.

She resented Kekesfalva because he treated her so poorly.

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