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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. What pretense did Kekesfalva use for coming to the house to talk with Dietzenhof?
(a) He pretended to be a real estate agent.
(b) He posed as an attorney.
(c) He pretended to be a gardener.
(d) He posed as an insurance agent.

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

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

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

5. Why do Hofmiller and Kekesfalva end their conversation about the potential new cure for Edith?
(a) Kekesfalva leaves because it begins to rain.
(b) Hofmiller's friends arrive to take him out for a drink.
(c) Kekesfalva gets a message that Edith has become ill.
(d) Hofmiller gets an urgent message from his commanding officer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Edith happy, rather than upset, when a new maid reacts in horror to the fact that she is disabled?

2. After angrily confronting Hofmiller about lying to her, what does Edith tell him about continuing to visit the family?

3. What did Dietzenhof eventually tell Kekesfalva she wanted to do with her estate?

4. Why does Edith keep secret pictures of dancers?

5. What does Dr. Condor tell Hofmiller was his initial opinion about why Hofmiller has become friends with Kekesfalva and his family?

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