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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Page 182 through 223..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To celebrate the cure Dr. Condor has found, to what location do Edith and Ilona plan an outing?
(a) An exclusive new restaurant.
(b) Kekesfalva's childhood home.
(c) A museum.
(d) A horse farm.

2. How does Hofmiller feel when he wakes up the morning after telling Kekesfalva about the potential new cure?
(a) He is angry at Dr. Condor.
(b) He is happy to have brought peace to his friend.
(c) He is angry at himself for lying.
(d) He is upset that Kekesfalva has not called.

3. How does Dr. Condor describe Kekesfalva's background?
(a) He grew up in a German orphanage.
(b) He grew up as a poor Jew named Leopold Kanitz.
(c) He was the only child of wealthy parents.
(d) He was born into a family with royal connections.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hofmiller hesitate when Kekesfalva insists that his driver take Hofmiller home on a rainy night?

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

3. The book he is reading prompts Hofmiller to wonder if he is strong enough to do what?

4. How does Hofmiller first learn about Herr Kekesfalva?

5. How did Kekesfalva change after getting married?

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