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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Hofmiller say is the most startling thing that happens to him the night of his conversation with Dr. Condor?
2. According to the introduction, in what way did Zweig's life mirror that of his main character, Hofmiller?
3. When Kekesfalva apologizes for his daughter's rude behavior, how does he describe Edith when she was a child?
4. When Hofmiller imagines Edith cured of her disability, what does he picture her doing?
5. How did Dietzenhof change after marrying Kekesfalva?
Short Essay Questions
1. Although Hofmiller finds himself enjoying his new sense of power and the comfort of being with with the Kekesfalva family, what keeps him from enjoying those feelings completely?
2. What are some of the reasons Hofmiller finds himself gaining greater self confidence during his second evening in the Kekesfalva home?
3. Why does Kekesfalva want Hofmiller to talk with Dr. Condor about Edith's condition rather than talking to the doctor himself?
4. How did Annette Dietzenhof acquire the Kekesfalva estate?
5. How did Kekesfalva trick Dietzenhof with regard to the worth of her property?
6. What is Dr. Condor's initial assessment of Edith's current medical condition?
7. Why do you think Edith flies into a rage when Josef, the butler, comes to take her for her exercises?
8. When Hofmiller has tea with Edith and Ilona, what does he learn about what caused Edith to become particularly upset about his invitation to dance?
9. After having a chance to speak with each other privately, how do Hofmiller and Dr. Condor change their initial impressions of each other?
10. In the early weeks of his relationship with the Kekesfalva family, how does Hofmiller's friendship with them affect his relationship with his fellow soldiers?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
How does Edith use her disability to manipulate those around her? How does this manipulation affect her relationship with others, including Hofmiller, her family and other minor characters?
Essay Topic 2
What role does personal responsibility play in the novel? What responsibilities does Hofmiller take upon himself and what responsibilities does he avoid?
Essay Topic 3
Lies and delusion are central themes throughout the book. Describe how small lies grew into major ones, and the impact those lies had on the characters and the book's outcome.
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