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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Page 113 through 151..

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why did Princess Orosvar cut her relatives out of her will?
(a) She disowned them after marrying into another family.
(b) She learned that she had been adopted and they were not related to her by blood.
(c) She disagreed with their political views.
(d) She learned that while she had been seriously ill, they had fought among themselves about who would get what portions of her estate as they waited for her to die.

3. What kind of personality did Dietzenhof have?
(a) She was timid and meek.
(b) She was flirtatious.
(c) She was silly and frivolous.
(d) She had a strong, forceful personality.

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

5. What did Kekesfalva do to ensure his plan to buy Dietzenhof's estate would move forward?
(a) He took Dietzenhof to Vienna immediately to finalize the deal.
(b) He put a "for sale" sign on the front lawn.
(c) He had Dietzenhof sign a confidentiality agreement.
(d) He locked Dietzenhof in the basement until he could finalize the paperwork.

Short Answer Questions

1. What initially interested Kekesfalva about the estate Dietzenhof had inherited?

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

3. How did Kekesfalva acquire the first part of his fortune?

4. What does Hofmiller say is the most startling thing that happens to him the night of his conversation with Dr. Condor?

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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