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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Her father calls his barracks and someone tells him where Hofmiller is.
(b) Hofmiller admits it to her.
(c) She sends her chauffeur to find out where he is.
(d) She asks his commanding officer and he tells her the truth.

2. What is Hofmiller most afraid of when he realizes his blunder in asking Edith to dance?
(a) He is afraid people will laugh at his dancing.
(b) He is afraid of what others will think of him when they realize what happened.
(c) He is afraid he won't be invited to future parties.
(d) He is afraid he will be demoted by his commanding officer.

3. While riding a train one night, Kekesfalva overheard a conversation about Princess Orosvar. What had her lifestyle been like during the last years of her life?
(a) She was known for giving away huge amounts of her fortune to deserving charities.
(b) She lived in a large home in France, surrounded by her husband and children.
(c) She had been living in poverty until she married a wealthy man.
(d) She had been cantankerous and self-absorbed, living in luxury and ignoring the overtures of her relatives.

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

5. Why does Hofmiller say he joined the military?
(a) He was drafted.
(b) It was his lifelong ambition.
(c) He hoped to become a general.
(d) His career was forced on him.

6. What does Hofmiller do after Ilona explains the reason Edith became so upset at the dinner party?
(a) He explains the situation to the other guests.
(b) He asks Ilona to dance.
(c) He leaves immediately.
(d) He explains his actions to Kekesfalva.

7. What does his decision to trot instead of gallop make Hofmiller realize about himself?
(a) He loves Edith and wants to marry her.
(b) Edith's condition makes it impossible for him to respect 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.

8. How does Ilona initially react to seeing Hofmiller in the street after he does not appear for dinner as has become his custom?
(a) She asks him to take her out for a drink.
(b) She is delighted to see him and greets him warmly and affectionately.
(c) She says she's in a hurry and tries to rush away from him.
(d) She ignores him and begins to flirt with his friends.

9. What does Hofmiller find when he arrives back at his barracks after his first meeting with Dr. Condor?
(a) Kekesfalva is waiting for him.
(b) His commanding officer is waiting for him.
(c) Ilona is waiting for him.
(d) Edith is waiting for him.

10. After they are alone following dinner at the castle, what does Dr. Condor tell Hofmiller he finds frustrating about Kekesfalva?
(a) He pesters him constantly about Edith, asking the same questions over and over.
(b) He doesn't seem to take an interest in Edith's condition.
(c) He doesn't seem to respect Dr. Condor's medical opinions.
(d) When Dr. Condor arrives for appointments, Kekesfalva often isn't there.

11. How does Hofmiller feel after learning about Kekesfalva's past?
(a) He is anxious to share the information with his friends because it will increase their esteem for him.
(b) He is appalled to learn that his friend had been so deceitful as a young man.
(c) He is bored and not very interested in learning more about Kekesfalva.
(d) He is ashamed that he has never asked Kekesfalva about his background and how he had acquired his wealth.

12. At what point is Hofmiller comfortable giving his men the orders to resume galloping?
(a) When he sees another group of soldiers ahead and wants to catch up with them.
(b) When his men begin to question his decision.
(c) When they are no longer in view of Edith's home and there is no danger of her seeing them.
(d) When his commanding officer orders him to do so.

13. What does Hofmiller do after Kekesfalva apologizes for Edith's behavior?
(a) He takes the old man's hand and tries to comfort him.
(b) He tries to change the subject.
(c) He expresses his interest in dating Edith.
(d) He says there is no excuse for such rudeness, despite her disability.

14. When does Hofmiller find Edith most attractive?
(a) When she is happy.
(b) When she flirts with him.
(c) When she flirts with other men.
(d) When she talks about horses.

15. Princess Orosvar left her entire estate to Fraulein Annette Beate Dietzenhof. What had been their relationship?
(a) Dietzenhof was the daughter of her closest friend.
(b) Dietzenhof was her illegitimate daughter.
(c) Dietzenhof was her oldest friend from childhood.
(d) Dietzenhof had been her companion and assistant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hofmiller continue exaggerating about the new treatment's promise?

2. How did Kekesfalva acquire the first part of his fortune?

3. Why does Hofmiller go to Kekesfalva's home three days before the date of his dinner invitation?

4. What is Kekesfalva's reaction when Hofmiller mentions the new treatment that might help Edith?

5. After Dietzenhof completed the sale of the property without realizing Kekesfalva was the actual buyer, what caused him to begin to feel guilty about taking advantage of her?

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