1. After asking Hofmiller to talk to Dr. Condor about Edith, why does Kekesfalva want to rush back to the house?
(a) He is expecting other guests and needs to get back in time to greet them.
(b) Edith has not been feeling well and he doesn't want to leave her alone too long.
(c) He doesn't want to be late for dinner.
(d) He is afraid Edith will be suspicious about what they'd been talking about.

2. What does Hofmiller think to himself about his decision not to gallop the horses?
(a) He worries that his men aren't being properly trained.
(b) He is afraid he'll get into trouble with his superiors for going too slowly.
(c) He feels proud of himself for showing such a degree of respect for Edith.
(d) He realizes that it is foolish to deny oneself a pleasure just because someone else could not enjoy it.

3. 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 is walking past the house and Kekesfalva sees him and invites him to come in.
(b) He makes a date with Ilona and goes to the house to pick her up.
(c) His commanding officer orders him to go.
(d) He receives another dinner invitation and is told that the group will include an official from the War Ministry.

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

5. How does Hofmiller perceive Edith after their first two meetings?
(a) He thinks she's the most beautiful woman he's ever seen.
(b) He is immediately attracted to her and wants to court her.
(c) He finds her dull and boring.
(d) He sees her as an invalid who needs to be comforted and protected.