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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. According to the introduction, in what way did Zweig's life mirror that of his main character, Hofmiller?
(a) He married a very young, very naïve secretary.
(b) They shared similar taste in books.
(c) He named the character after his brother.
(d) He was also an army officer.

2. What did Dietzenhof eventually tell Kekesfalva she wanted to do with her estate?
(a) She said she planned to continue living in the house alone.
(b) She said she planned to invite a number of relatives to move in with her.
(c) She said she wanted to turn the property into a hotel.
(d) She said she wanted to sell the property.

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

4. In the introduction, Zweig says his depiction of Kekesfalva's early life and the discrimination he felt is based on what?
(a) It is based on the experience of Eastern Jews.
(b) It is based on the experiences of characters in his favorite novels.
(c) It is based on his parents' experience.
(d) It is based on his own experience.

5. How does Hofmiller first learn about Herr Kekesfalva?
(a) He reads about Kekesfalva in the newspaper.
(b) Hofmiller meets Kekesfalva at the local apothecary shop.
(c) They serve in the military together.
(d) His friends tell him about the family after seeing his niece in a patisserie.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hofmiller hesitate when Kekesfalva insists that his driver take Hofmiller home on a rainy night?

2. What does Kekesfalva tell Hofmiller about Dr. Condor's marriage?

3. 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?

4. What does Hofmiller learn about the family's upcoming plans?

5. 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?

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