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

2. Hofmiller shows his friends a gift that Kekesfalva gave him. What is the item?
(a) An expensive first-edition book.
(b) A gold cigarette case.
(c) A silver flask.
(d) A gold pen.

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

4. What does Dr. Condor tell Hofmiller about incurable illnesses?
(a) He says there is always hope because new cures are found routinely.
(b) He says a cure will be found for Edith's condition within five years.
(c) He says Edith's condition is undoubtedly incurable.
(d) He says that once a disease has been deemed incurable, there is no hope left.

5. What did Dietzenhof eventually tell Kekesfalva she wanted to do with her estate?
(a) She said she wanted to sell the property.
(b) She said she wanted to turn the property into a hotel.
(c) She said she planned to continue living in the house alone.
(d) She said she planned to invite a number of relatives to move in with her.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Kekesfalva change after getting married?

2. Why does Hofmiller continue exaggerating about the new treatment's promise?

3. After Dietzenhof completed the sale of the property without realizing Kekesfalva was the actual buyer, what caused him to begin to feel guilty about taking advantage of her?

4. How did Dietzenhof change after marrying Kekesfalva?

5. According to the book's introduction by Joan Acocella, why was the author, Stefan Zweig, so interested in the inner workings of the human mind?

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