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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Page 76 through 112..

Multiple Choice 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?
(a) Her father calls his barracks and someone tells him where Hofmiller is.
(b) She sends her chauffeur to find out where he is.
(c) Hofmiller admits it to her.
(d) She asks his commanding officer and he tells her the truth.

2. What does Dr. Condor tell Hofmiller was his initial opinion about why Hofmiller has become friends with Kekesfalva and his family?
(a) He thought Hofmiller was under the impression that Kekesfalva could help him advance in his career.
(b) He thought Hofmiller was looking for a replacement for his absent family.
(c) He thought Hofmiller was after Kekesfalva's money.
(d) He thought Hofmiller wanted to court and marry Ilona.

3. In his own introduction to the book, where does Zweig say the story came from?
(a) It is a translation of an earlier book by a Japanese author.
(b) It is a true story told to him by the main character.
(c) It is a true story based on his own life.
(d) He based it on a parable his parents told him as a child.

4. 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 is thrilled to see her on his own turf and asks her to go for a walk or to the patisserie.
(b) He seems embarrassed and tries to avoid her.
(c) He is excited about the opportunity to introduce her to his friends.
(d) He is upset that she has apparently left Edith alone.

5. What does Hofmiller do when he arrives at the castle and finds Edith sleeping on the terrace?
(a) He wakes her to explain his absence the previous night.
(b) He goes quietly into the house so he won't wake her.
(c) He takes the opportunity to look at her more carefully and feels an overwhelming rush of pity for her.
(d) He sits down to read a book until she wakes up.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Dr. Condor describe Kekesfalva's background?

2. How does Dr. Condor behave during dinner with Hofmiller and Kekesfalva?

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. Why does Edith keep secret pictures of dancers?

5. What does Hofmiller see as the only negative aspect of the time he spends with Kekesfalva and his family?

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