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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. In his own introduction to the book, where does Zweig say the story came from?
(a) He based it on a parable his parents told him as a child.
(b) It is a translation of an earlier book by a Japanese author.
(c) It is a true story based on his own life.
(d) It is a true story told to him by the main character.

2. How does Edith find out that Hofmiller had been playing cards rather than inspecting a horse when he failed to show up at the castle?
(a) She sends her chauffeur to find out where he is.
(b) She asks his commanding officer and he tells her the truth.
(c) Hofmiller admits it to her.
(d) Her father calls his barracks and someone tells him where Hofmiller is.

3. Why does Hofmiller hesitate when Kekesfalva insists that his driver take Hofmiller home on a rainy night?
(a) He is concerned about how arriving in a luxury car will appear to his fellow soldiers.
(b) He doesn't want Kekesfalva to know that he is planning to meet some friends rather than go home that night.
(c) He enjoys walking in the rain.
(d) He thinks Kekesfalva is being too generous.

4. Hofmiller shows his friends a gift that Kekesfalva gave him. What is the item?
(a) An expensive first-edition book.
(b) A gold pen.
(c) A gold cigarette case.
(d) A silver flask.

5. According to the book's introduction by Joan Acocella, why was the author, Stefan Zweig, so interested in the inner workings of the human mind?
(a) He was trained as a psychiatrist.
(b) His father was a psychiatrist.
(c) He was a friend of Sigmund Freud.
(d) He read a great deal about psychology.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Kekesfalva like Dr. Condor so much?

2. At what point is Hofmiller comfortable giving his men the orders to resume galloping?

3. Why is Edith happy, rather than upset, when a new maid reacts in horror to the fact that she is disabled?

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?

5. Why is Hofmiller so confused by the range of emotions Edith and her family brings forth in him?

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