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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. How does Hofmiller feel after learning about Kekesfalva's past?
(a) He is appalled to learn that his friend had been so deceitful as a young man.
(b) He is ashamed that he has never asked Kekesfalva about his background and how he had acquired his wealth.
(c) He is anxious to share the information with his friends because it will increase their esteem for him.
(d) He is bored and not very interested in learning more about Kekesfalva.

2. What does Hofmiller learn about the family's upcoming plans?
(a) They are going to get a new doctor for Edith and fire Dr. Condor.
(b) They are planning a dinner in his honor.
(c) They are leaving in 10 days to pursue the new treatment.
(d) They are planning a party for Edith's birthday.

3. When Kekesfalva apologizes for his daughter's rude behavior, how does he describe Edith when she was a child?
(a) She was energetic and constantly moving, to the point of being reckless.
(b) She was handicapped from birth.
(c) He didn't know her as a small child because she was adopted at a later age.
(d) She was shy and quiet.

4. What is the mood at the castle when Hofmiller arrives the morning after telling Kekesfalva about the new cure ?
(a) Somber and depressed.
(b) Happy and jovial.
(c) Angry.
(d) Frustrated.

5. During their day trip, why do Hofmiller and the family stop on the way to their destination?
(a) They are forced to stop because of road work.
(b) To refuel their car.
(c) To attend mass.
(d) To eat dinner.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did Dietzenhof change after marrying Kekesfalva?

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

4. What does Dr. Condor tell Hofmiller is his chief concern about the Kekesfalva family?

5. How does Edith react when she receives Hofmiller's flowers?

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