1. What does Hofmiller do when he arrives at the castle and finds Edith sleeping on the terrace?
(a) He wakes her to explain his absence the previous night.
(b) He goes quietly into the house so he won't wake her.
(c) He sits down to read a book until she wakes up.
(d) He takes the opportunity to look at her more carefully and feels an overwhelming rush of pity for her.

2. Why does Hofmiller think it might benefit Edith to continue believing the lie about the new cure?
(a) He thinks her optimism might give her the strength to improve her condition.
(b) He thinks people will be nicer to her if they believe she'll get better soon.
(c) He thinks it will stop her bursts of anger and rudeness.
(d) He thinks she is more likely to fall in love with him if she believes she'll be cured.

3. In the introduction, Zweig says his depiction of Kekesfalva's early life and the discrimination he felt is based on what?
(a) It is based on his parents' experience.
(b) It is based on his own experience.
(c) It is based on the experience of Eastern Jews.
(d) It is based on the experiences of characters in his favorite novels.

4. How does Dr. Condor treat his wife?
(a) With rudeness and impatience.
(b) He ignores her.
(c) With disdain.
(d) With tenderness and patience.

5. What happens at the second dinner that makes Hofmiller feel especially happy and powerful?
(a) The Lt. Colonel offers him a promotion.
(b) All the women want to dance with him.
(c) Kekesfalva invites him to go on vacation with the family.
(d) He is able to entertain the women and sees that Kekesfalva notices.