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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Page 34 through 76..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Ilona initially react to seeing Hofmiller in the street after he does not appear for dinner as has become his custom?
(a) She is delighted to see him and greets him warmly and affectionately.
(b) She says she's in a hurry and tries to rush away from him.
(c) She ignores him and begins to flirt with his friends.
(d) She asks him to take her out for a drink.

2. How does Edith react when Hofmiller asks her to dance?
(a) She is delighted by the attention being paid to her.
(b) She is horrified and begins to sob.
(c) She gives him a shy smile and turns away.
(d) She ignores him.

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) Hofmiller tells Kekesfalva he is experiencing severe back pain and Kekesfalva thinks Dr. Condor might be able to help.
(b) Kekesfalva isn't sure Dr. Condor is being completely honest with him about Edith's condition and chances for improvement.
(c) Kekesfalva wants to fire Dr. Condor from Edith's case but wants to avoid confronting him, so he asks Hofmiller to do it.
(d) 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.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Hofmiller shows his friends a gift that Kekesfalva gave him. What is the item?

2. When Ilona asks Hofmiller why he did not come to the castle, what lie does he tell her?

3. According to the introduction, in what way did Zweig's life mirror that of his main character, Hofmiller?

4. What aspect of Hofmiller's background makes him especially grateful for the warm welcome he continues to receive at the Kekesfalva's home?

5. When Kekesfalva apologizes for his daughter's rude behavior, how does he describe Edith when she was a child?

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