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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. 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) He receives another dinner invitation and is told that the group will include an official from the War Ministry.
(b) He is walking past the house and Kekesfalva sees him and invites him to come in.
(c) His commanding officer orders him to go.
(d) He makes a date with Ilona and goes to the house to pick her up.

2. At what point is Hofmiller comfortable giving his men the orders to resume galloping?
(a) When his men begin to question his decision.
(b) When he sees another group of soldiers ahead and wants to catch up with them.
(c) When his commanding officer orders him to do so.
(d) When they are no longer in view of Edith's home and there is no danger of her seeing them.

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

4. When does Hofmiller find Edith most attractive?
(a) When she is happy.
(b) When she flirts with other men.
(c) When she flirts with him.
(d) When she talks about horses.

5. How does Hofmiller first learn about Herr Kekesfalva?
(a) He reads about Kekesfalva in the newspaper.
(b) They serve in the military together.
(c) His friends tell him about the family after seeing his niece in a patisserie.
(d) Hofmiller meets Kekesfalva at the local apothecary shop.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Hofmiller do after Kekesfalva apologizes for Edith's behavior?

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

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

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