1. What does Dr. Condor tell Hofmiller is his chief concern about the Kekesfalva family?
(a) He thinks Ilona isn't a good influence on Edith.
(b) He thinks Edith is getting worse and soon will be confined to a wheelchair.
(c) He is worried about Kekesfalva's deteriorating health.
(d) He is concerned that Edith spends too much time alone.

2. After angrily confronting Hofmiller about lying to her, what does Edith tell him about continuing to visit the family?
(a) He can continue to visit only if he begins to formally court her.
(b) He should come only once or twice a week, and let the family know in advance when he'll be there.
(c) He should come every night with no exceptions.
(d) He should come only if he really wants to, and he should not lie to her or pity her.

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 her illegitimate daughter.
(c) Dietzenhof had been her companion and assistant.
(d) Dietzenhof was the daughter of her closest friend.

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

5. 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) He based it on a parable his parents told him as a child.
(d) It is a true story based on his own life.