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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 didn't respect women in general.
(c) She reminded him of his sister, with whom he did not get along.
(d) He was running late and afraid he'd miss his train back to the city.

2. According to the book's introduction by Joan Acocella, why was the author, Stefan Zweig, so interested in the inner workings of the human mind?
(a) He read a great deal about psychology.
(b) He was a friend of Sigmund Freud.
(c) He was trained as a psychiatrist.
(d) His father was a psychiatrist.

3. Why does Kekesfalva ask Hofmiller to be present when Dr. Condor comes to the castle and speak to him about Edith's condition?
(a) Kekesfalva wants Dr. Condor to give up his other patients and devote all his time to Edith, and he wants Hofmiller to ask how much he'd expect to be paid to do that.
(b) Hofmiller tells Kekesfalva he is experiencing severe back pain and Kekesfalva thinks Dr. Condor might be able to help.
(c) Kekesfalva isn't sure Dr. Condor is being completely honest with him about Edith's condition and chances for improvement.
(d) Kekesfalva wants to fire Dr. Condor from Edith's case but wants to avoid confronting him, so he asks Hofmiller to do it.

4. When Ilona asks Hofmiller why he did not come to the castle, what lie does he tell her?
(a) He says he fell asleep and didn't wake up until it was too late.
(b) He says his parents had arrived unexpectedly for a visit.
(c) He admits that he simply did not want to come.
(d) He says he had to inspect a horse his Colonel wanted to buy.

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?
(a) He is walking past the house and Kekesfalva sees him and invites him to come in.
(b) He makes a date with Ilona and goes to the house to pick her up.
(c) His commanding officer orders him to go.
(d) He receives another dinner invitation and is told that the group will include an official from the War Ministry.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what point is Hofmiller comfortable giving his men the orders to resume galloping?

2. Why is Hofmiller uncomfortable when he first arrives at the dinner party?

3. What happens at the second dinner that makes Hofmiller feel especially happy and powerful?

4. What does Hofmiller do after Ilona explains the reason Edith became so upset at the dinner party?

5. While riding a train one night, Kekesfalva overheard a conversation about Princess Orosvar. What had her lifestyle been like during the last years of her life?

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