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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Page 76 through 112..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From whom did Kekesfalva learn to read and write?
(a) He learned at boarding school.
(b) He was taught by a rabbi.
(c) His parents taught him.
(d) An older brother taught him.

2. After they are alone following dinner at the castle, what does Dr. Condor tell Hofmiller he finds frustrating about Kekesfalva?
(a) He pesters him constantly about Edith, asking the same questions over and over.
(b) He doesn't seem to take an interest in Edith's condition.
(c) He doesn't seem to respect Dr. Condor's medical opinions.
(d) When Dr. Condor arrives for appointments, Kekesfalva often isn't there.

3. Why does Hofmiller say he joined the military?
(a) It was his lifelong ambition.
(b) He hoped to become a general.
(c) He was drafted.
(d) His career was forced on him.

4. 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 was trained as a psychiatrist.
(b) He was a friend of Sigmund Freud.
(c) His father was a psychiatrist.
(d) He read a great deal about psychology.

5. 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?
(a) Hofmiller admits it to her.
(b) She asks his commanding officer and he tells her the truth.
(c) Her father calls his barracks and someone tells him where Hofmiller is.
(d) She sends her chauffeur to find out where he is.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Dr. Condor tell Hofmiller is his chief concern about the Kekesfalva family?

4. How does Hofmiller fill about Edith and Ilona after spending a few evenings in their company?

5. How does Hofmiller perceive Edith after their first two meetings?

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