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

2. Why do Hofmiller and Kekesfalva end their conversation about the potential new cure for Edith?
(a) Hofmiller's friends arrive to take him out for a drink.
(b) Kekesfalva gets a message that Edith has become ill.
(c) Hofmiller gets an urgent message from his commanding officer.
(d) Kekesfalva leaves because it begins to rain.

3. What is Hofmiller most afraid of when he realizes his blunder in asking Edith to dance?
(a) He is afraid he will be demoted by his commanding officer.
(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 of what others will think of him when they realize what happened.

4. How does Dr. Condor respond when Hofmiller asks if Edith's condition is curable?
(a) He chastises Hofmiller, saying that to believe anyone is incurable is to deny them hope.
(b) He says he is certain that a cure exists and he is working on finding it.
(c) He says he is certain there is no cure.
(d) He tells Hofmiller that Edith's condition is none of his business.

5. 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) It shows that Kekesfalva has faith in him.
(c) He wants to take advantage of the opportunity to ask Dr. Condor about his own medical complaints.
(d) He hopes to learn more about the doctor's relationship with the family.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Kekesfalva change after getting married?

2. According to the introduction, in what way did Zweig's life mirror that of his main character, Hofmiller?

3. While riding a train one night, Kekesfalva overheard a conversation about Princess Orosvar. What had her lifestyle been like during the last years of her life?

4. When does Hofmiller find Edith most attractive?

5. Why is Hofmiller uncomfortable when he first arrives at the dinner party?

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