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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. Why does Hofmiller go to Kekesfalva's home three days before the date of his dinner invitation?
(a) He gets the date wrong.
(b) He wants to be certain he knows how to get there.
(c) He hopes to see Kekesfalva's niece again.
(d) It is considered polite and proper to go early and express his gratitude for the invitation.

2. Although Hofmiller is torn about whether or not he wants to continue seeing Edith and her family, what precipitates his decision to return to their home?
(a) His commanding officer orders him to go.
(b) He receives another dinner invitation and is told that the group will include an official from the War Ministry.
(c) He is walking past the house and Kekesfalva sees him and invites him to come in.
(d) He makes a date with Ilona and goes to the house to pick her up.

3. Why does Edith not dance with Hofmiller?
(a) She is too shy.
(b) Her boyfriend doesn't want her to dance with another man.
(c) She is disabled and can't use her legs.
(d) Her father doesn't allow her to dance.

4. What happens at the second dinner that makes Hofmiller feel especially happy and powerful?
(a) Kekesfalva invites him to go on vacation with the family.
(b) The Lt. Colonel offers him a promotion.
(c) All the women want to dance with him.
(d) He is able to entertain the women and sees that Kekesfalva notices.

5. How does Hofmiller react when he sees Ilona in the street after taking a night away from the family to play cards with his friends?
(a) He seems embarrassed and tries to avoid her.
(b) He is upset that she has apparently left Edith alone.
(c) He is thrilled to see her on his own turf and asks her to go for a walk or to the patisserie.
(d) He is excited about the opportunity to introduce her to his friends.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Kekesfalva plan to repay Hofmiller for talking to Dr. Condor for him?

3. Why does Hofmiller try to keep his two worlds - his life in the military and his relationship with the Kekesfalva family - separate from each other?

4. In his own introduction to the book, where does Zweig say the story came from?

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

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