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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. 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.

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

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

4. How does Dr. Condor describe Kekesfalva's background?
(a) He was born into a family with royal connections.
(b) He grew up in a German orphanage.
(c) He was the only child of wealthy parents.
(d) He grew up as a poor Jew named Leopold Kanitz.

5. Why does Edith keep secret pictures of dancers?
(a) She loved dancing before her accident.
(b) Her father doesn't approve of the pictures, so she keeps them hidden.
(c) She hopes to become an artist.
(d) She sells them to make extra money.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Edith react when Hofmiller asks her to dance?

2. Why does Kekesfalva ask Hofmiller to be present when Dr. Condor comes to the castle and speak to him about Edith's condition?

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

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

5. When Hofmiller is training with his men the morning following his tea with Edith, why does he order them to stop galloping and trot their horses?

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