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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Page 151 through 182..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Kekesfalva so abrupt with Dietzenhof when he first arrived at the house?
(a) He assumed she was a somewhat dim-witted servant.
(b) He was running late and afraid he'd miss his train back to the city.
(c) She reminded him of his sister, with whom he did not get along.
(d) He didn't respect women in general.

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

3. How does Edith react to what the gypsy tells her?
(a) She runs from the room in tears.
(b) She erupts in an angry tirade.
(c) She listens quietly and walks away.
(d) She weeps with joy.

4. How did Kekesfalva change after getting married?
(a) He confessed all his previous misdeeds to his new bride.
(b) He began staying out late at night, drinking with his friends.
(c) He tried to erase traces of his past, got baptized and changed his name.
(d) He became abusive toward his wife.

5. Why is Hofmiller uncomfortable when he first arrives at the dinner party?
(a) He doesn't like the food that is being served.
(b) He arrives an hour early.
(c) He is dressed inappropriately.
(d) He arrives late and doesn't know any of the other guests.

Short Answer Questions

1. To celebrate the cure Dr. Condor has found, to what location do Edith and Ilona plan an outing?

2. Why did Dietzenhof follow Kekesfalva's advice about selling her property without question?

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

4. What does Dr. Condor tell Hofmiller they must do about Hofmiller's lie to the Kekesfalvas?

5. In his own introduction to the book, where does Zweig say the story came from?

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