1. Who do Dr. Condor and Hofmiller decide will tell the family the truth?
(a) Hofmiller.
(b) The doctor who is working on the new treatment.
(c) Ilona.
(d) Dr. Condor.

2. 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) He based it on a parable his parents told him as a child.
(c) It is a true story told to him by the main character.
(d) It is a translation of an earlier book by a Japanese author.

3. Although Hofmiller is torn about whether or not he wants to continue seeing Edith and her family, what precipitates his decision to return to their home?
(a) He makes a date with Ilona and goes to the house to pick her up.
(b) His commanding officer orders him to go.
(c) He is walking past the house and Kekesfalva sees him and invites him to come in.
(d) He receives another dinner invitation and is told that the group will include an official from the War Ministry.

4. What does Kekesfalva do after getting into his car, as he and Hofmiller are saying goodbye after their conversation about Edith's potential cure?
(a) He tells Hofmiller he cares for him like a son.
(b) He kisses Hofmiller's hands repeatedly.
(c) He asks Hofmiller to speak with Dr. Condor again and get more information.
(d) He invites Hofmiller to accompany him and Edith to France.

5. How did Kekesfalva change after getting married?
(a) He tried to erase traces of his past, got baptized and changed his name.
(b) He became abusive toward his wife.
(c) He began staying out late at night, drinking with his friends.
(d) He confessed all his previous misdeeds to his new bride.