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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. 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 they are no longer in view of Edith's home and there is no danger of her seeing them.
(c) When his commanding officer orders him to do so.
(d) When he sees another group of soldiers ahead and wants to catch up with them.

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

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

4. Why is Hofmiller so pleased about Kekesfalva's request that he speak to Dr. Condor about Edith?
(a) He has wanted to meet Dr. Condor for a long time and is happy for this opportunity.
(b) He wants to take advantage of the opportunity to ask Dr. Condor about his own medical complaints.
(c) It shows that Kekesfalva has faith in him.
(d) He hopes to learn more about the doctor's relationship with the family.

5. What does Hofmiller think to himself about his decision not to gallop the horses?
(a) He worries that his men aren't being properly trained.
(b) He feels proud of himself for showing such a degree of respect for Edith.
(c) He is afraid he'll get into trouble with his superiors for going too slowly.
(d) He realizes that it is foolish to deny oneself a pleasure just because someone else could not enjoy it.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What kind of personality did Dietzenhof have?

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

5. How did Kekesfalva initially begin to manipulate Dietzenhof in order to gain control of her inheritance?

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