1. How does the main character, Hofmiller, say his story began?
(a) It began when he lost track of his car in an unfamiliar neighborhood.
(b) It began when he returned from a trip to South America.
(c) It began with a storm that caused a loss of power.
(d) It began with an innocent blunder on his part.

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

3. Why was Kekesfalva so abrupt with Dietzenhof when he first arrived at the house?
(a) He was running late and afraid he'd miss his train back to the city.
(b) She reminded him of his sister, with whom he did not get along.
(c) He didn't respect women in general.
(d) He assumed she was a somewhat dim-witted servant.

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 his parents' experience.
(b) It is based on the experiences of characters in his favorite novels.
(c) It is based on his own experience.
(d) It is based on the experience of Eastern Jews.

5. What does Dr. Condor tell Hofmiller was his initial opinion about why Hofmiller has become friends with Kekesfalva and his family?
(a) He thought Hofmiller was under the impression that Kekesfalva could help him advance in his career.
(b) He thought Hofmiller wanted to court and marry Ilona.
(c) He thought Hofmiller was after Kekesfalva's money.
(d) He thought Hofmiller was looking for a replacement for his absent family.