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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Page 273 through 353..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Edith's fall, where does Hofmiller go first?
(a) To his barracks.
(b) To Dr. Condor's house.
(c) To a tavern.
(d) To the train station.

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) Hofmiller gets an urgent message from his commanding officer.
(c) Kekesfalva leaves because it begins to rain.
(d) Kekesfalva gets a message that Edith has become ill.

3. How does Edith react when Hofmiller asks her to dance?
(a) She is horrified and begins to sob.
(b) She ignores him.
(c) She is delighted by the attention being paid to her.
(d) She gives him a shy smile and turns away.

4. Who tells Hofmiller's friends that he is engaged to Edith?
(a) The Colonel.
(b) Dr. Condor.
(c) Kekesfalva.
(d) The local apothecary.

5. How did Dietzenhof change after marrying Kekesfalva?
(a) She resented Kekesfalva because he treated her so poorly.
(b) She became resentful about being tricked into sharing her wealth.
(c) She became bitter and cruel.
(d) She blossomed and even developed physical beauty.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Kekesfalva so abrupt with Dietzenhof when he first arrived at the house?

2. In the introduction, Zweig says his depiction of Kekesfalva's early life and the discrimination he felt is based on what?

3. What is awaiting Hofmiller when he returns to his barracks after his trip with the Kekesfalvas?

4. What disability does Dr. Condor's wife have?

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

(see the answer key)

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