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

2. What does Kekesfalva tell Hofmiller about Dr. Condor's marriage?
(a) He says Mrs. Condor is unaware that Dr. Condor is having an affair with his nurse.
(b) He says Dr. Condor married his wife out of pity because she is blind.
(c) He says the Condors are the happiest couple he knows.
(d) He says Mrs. Condor was dating him first and Dr. Condor stole her away from him.

3. Why does Kekesfalva like Dr. Condor so much?
(a) He is the only doctor who has remained optimistic about Edith's chances for improving her condition.
(b) Dr. Condor went to the best schools.
(c) They grew up together and have been lifelong friends.
(d) Dr. Condor shows him more respect than Edith's other doctors do.

4. Why is Hofmiller so confused by the range of emotions Edith and her family brings forth in him?
(a) He is getting conflicting advice from his friends.
(b) Edith is the first girl he's fallen in love with.
(c) His psychiatrist can find no explanation for the sudden changes in him.
(d) Before, he had simply lived for the present day and not been profoundly moved by anything or anyone.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Hofmiller arrives at the castle to thank Kekesfalva for the dinner invitation?

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

4. After Kekesfalva speaks privately to Hofmiller about talking to Dr. Condor, what is Edith's mood when the two men return to the house?

5. How does Hofmiller perceive Edith after their first two meetings?

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