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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. After asking Hofmiller to talk to Dr. Condor about Edith, why does Kekesfalva want to rush back to the house?
(a) He is afraid Edith will be suspicious about what they'd been talking about.
(b) He is expecting other guests and needs to get back in time to greet them.
(c) He doesn't want to be late for dinner.
(d) Edith has not been feeling well and he doesn't want to leave her alone too long.

2. What is Hofmiller most afraid of when he realizes his blunder in asking Edith to dance?
(a) He is afraid of what others will think of him when they realize what happened.
(b) He is afraid he won't be invited to future parties.
(c) He is afraid people will laugh at his dancing.
(d) He is afraid he will be demoted by his commanding officer.

3. According to the introduction, in what way did Zweig's life mirror that of his main character, Hofmiller?
(a) They shared similar taste in books.
(b) He married a very young, very naïve secretary.
(c) He was also an army officer.
(d) He named the character after his brother.

4. The night after his friends tease him about his relationship with Kekesfalva and his family, Hofmiller does not go to the castle. How does he feel about his decision to stay away?
(a) After a couple of hours, he changes his mind and goes to visit the family.
(b) He enjoys having a night away from the family and decides to visit them less often in the future.
(c) He worries constantly and realizes that he can't just turn his emotions off and on.
(d) He thoroughly enjoys playing cards with his friends and realizes it was the right decision not to go.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Dr. Condor tell Hofmiller is his chief concern about the Kekesfalva family?

3. What does Hofmiller do after Ilona explains the reason Edith became so upset at the dinner party?

4. How does Edith react when she receives Hofmiller's flowers?

5. When Hofmiller is training with his men the morning following his tea with Edith, why does he order them to stop galloping and trot their horses?

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