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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 hesitate when Kekesfalva insists that his driver take Hofmiller home on a rainy night?
(a) He thinks Kekesfalva is being too generous.
(b) He is concerned about how arriving in a luxury car will appear to his fellow soldiers.
(c) He doesn't want Kekesfalva to know that he is planning to meet some friends rather than go home that night.
(d) He enjoys walking in the rain.

2. 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.

3. Why is Hofmiller uncomfortable when he first arrives at the dinner party?
(a) He doesn't like the food that is being served.
(b) He arrives late and doesn't know any of the other guests.
(c) He arrives an hour early.
(d) He is dressed inappropriately.

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

5. Hofmiller shows his friends a gift that Kekesfalva gave him. What is the item?
(a) A gold cigarette case.
(b) A gold pen.
(c) A silver flask.
(d) An expensive first-edition book.

Short Answer Questions

1. After asking Hofmiller to talk to Dr. Condor about Edith, why does Kekesfalva want to rush back to the house?

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 Kekesfalva tell Hofmiller about Dr. Condor's marriage?

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

5. What does his decision to trot instead of gallop make Hofmiller realize about himself?

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