1. After they are alone following dinner at the castle, what does Dr. Condor tell Hofmiller he finds frustrating about Kekesfalva?
(a) When Dr. Condor arrives for appointments, Kekesfalva often isn't there.
(b) He pesters him constantly about Edith, asking the same questions over and over.
(c) He doesn't seem to take an interest in Edith's condition.
(d) He doesn't seem to respect Dr. Condor's medical opinions.

2. Why is Hofmiller upset and angry when he is told that the family has delayed its trip to the sanitarium for a few days?
(a) There is now no end in sight to his uncomfortable situation with Edith.
(b) He had been looking forward to accompanying the family on the trip because it would be a vacation for him.
(c) A delay in the trip means it will be that much longer before Edith is finally cured and able to walk.
(d) He's afraid winter weather will have arrived by the time they leave.

3. According to the introduction, in what way did Zweig's life mirror that of his main character, Hofmiller?
(a) He named the character after his brother.
(b) They shared similar taste in books.
(c) He was also an army officer.
(d) He married a very young, very naïve secretary.

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

5. Once he is aware of her love for him, what is Edith afraid Hofmiller will do?
(a) Run away with Ilona.
(b) Ignore her.
(c) Tell all his friends that she declared her love for him.
(d) Leave his regiment to avoid seeing her.