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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. 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 every night with no exceptions.
(c) He should come only if he really wants to, and he should not lie to her or pity her.
(d) He should come only once or twice a week, and let the family know in advance when he'll be there.

2. How does Kekesfalva plan to repay Hofmiller for talking to Dr. Condor for him?
(a) He says he'll allow Hofmiller to court Edith.
(b) He offers Hofmiller his own suite of rooms at the castle.
(c) He says he'll introduce Hofmiller to high-ranking officials.
(d) He plans to pay Hofmiller the equivalent of a week's salary.

3. What does Hofmiller think to himself about his decision not to gallop the horses?
(a) He feels proud of himself for showing such a degree of respect for Edith.
(b) He realizes that it is foolish to deny oneself a pleasure just because someone else could not enjoy it.
(c) He is afraid he'll get into trouble with his superiors for going too slowly.
(d) He worries that his men aren't being properly trained.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. Why does Hofmiller go to Kekesfalva's home three days before the date of his dinner invitation?

3. Why is Hofmiller so confused by the range of emotions Edith and her family brings forth in him?

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

5. Why does Kekesfalva like Dr. Condor so much?

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