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Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Hofmiller so confused by the range of emotions Edith and her family brings forth in him?
(a) Before, he had simply lived for the present day and not been profoundly moved by anything or anyone.
(b) Edith is the first girl he's fallen in love with.
(c) His psychiatrist can find no explanation for the sudden changes in him.
(d) He is getting conflicting advice from his friends.

2. When Ilona asks Hofmiller why he did not come to the castle, what lie does he tell her?
(a) He says he fell asleep and didn't wake up until it was too late.
(b) He says he had to inspect a horse his Colonel wanted to buy.
(c) He admits that he simply did not want to come.
(d) He says his parents had arrived unexpectedly for a visit.

3. Why does Hofmiller go to Kekesfalva's home three days before the date of his dinner invitation?
(a) He gets the date wrong.
(b) It is considered polite and proper to go early and express his gratitude for the invitation.
(c) He hopes to see Kekesfalva's niece again.
(d) He wants to be certain he knows how to get there.

4. What does Dr. Condor tell Hofmiller is his chief concern about the Kekesfalva family?
(a) He is concerned that Edith spends too much time alone.
(b) He is worried about Kekesfalva's deteriorating health.
(c) He thinks Ilona isn't a good influence on Edith.
(d) He thinks Edith is getting worse and soon will be confined to a wheelchair.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ilona initially react to seeing Hofmiller in the street after he does not appear for dinner as has become his custom?

2. How does Hofmiller fill about Edith and Ilona after spending a few evenings in their company?

3. Why was Kekesfalva so abrupt with Dietzenhof when he first arrived at the house?

4. What is Hofmiller most afraid of when he realizes his blunder in asking Edith to dance?

5. In the introduction, Zweig says his depiction of Kekesfalva's early life and the discrimination he felt is based on what?

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