Beware of Pity Quiz

Stefan Zweig

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

When Hofmiller tells Dr. Condor about Edith's kiss and her letter, why is Condor angry with himself? (from Page 223 through 273.)

He wishes he had not let Hofmiller in when he came to the door.

He had hoped to win Edith for himself and fears it's too late.

He is afraid Kekesfalva will blame him.

He thinks he should have realized Edith was in love with Hofmiller.

2.

What is the mood at the castle when Hofmiller arrives the morning after telling Kekesfalva about the new cure ? (from Page 151 through 182.)

Angry.

Somber and depressed.

Frustrated.

Happy and jovial.

3.

How does Edith react when Hofmiller does not respond to her story the way she wants? (from Page 182 through 223.)

She complains to her father.

She throws him out of the house.

She begs him to treat her better.

She becomes angry and says he'll be free when they leave for the sanitarium.

4.

Why does Ilona tell Hofmiller he needs to be nice to Edith? (from Page 182 through 223.)

They have to appease her to keep her from having more outbursts.

She always hates herself after she throws a tantrum.

He will miss her while she's away at the sanitarium.

She doesn't have long to live.

5.

Later on the night following their trip, from whom does Hofmiller receive a note? (from Page 151 through 182.)

Edith.

Kekesfalva.

Ilona.

His father.

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