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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Page 76 through 112..

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why did Princess Orosvar cut her relatives out of her will?
(a) She disowned them after marrying into another family.
(b) She learned that she had been adopted and they were not related to her by blood.
(c) She disagreed with their political views.
(d) She learned that while she had been seriously ill, they had fought among themselves about who would get what portions of her estate as they waited for her to die.

3. What does Hofmiller do after Ilona explains the reason Edith became so upset at the dinner party?
(a) He asks Ilona to dance.
(b) He explains his actions to Kekesfalva.
(c) He leaves immediately.
(d) He explains the situation to the other guests.

4. What aspect of Hofmiller's background makes him especially grateful for the warm welcome he continues to receive at the Kekesfalva's home?
(a) He has been raised in an orphanage, so he begins to think of Kekesfalva as a father figure.
(b) He has been brought up in a wealthy home, so he feels comfortable and at ease with the family's wealth.
(c) His parents are servants of a wealthy family, so he likes turning the tables by having servants wait on him.
(d) He has been brought up in military institutions, so he loves the homey feeling of their house and family.

5. What does Dr. Condor tell Hofmiller is his chief concern about the Kekesfalva family?
(a) He is worried about Kekesfalva's deteriorating health.
(b) He is concerned that Edith spends too much time alone.
(c) He thinks Edith is getting worse and soon will be confined to a wheelchair.
(d) He thinks Ilona isn't a good influence on Edith.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does his decision to trot instead of gallop make Hofmiller realize about himself?

2. What does Hofmiller think to himself about his decision not to gallop the horses?

3. After asking Hofmiller to talk to Dr. Condor about Edith, why does Kekesfalva want to rush back to the house?

4. After they are alone following dinner at the castle, what does Dr. Condor tell Hofmiller he finds frustrating about Kekesfalva?

5. How did Kekesfalva initially begin to manipulate Dietzenhof in order to gain control of her inheritance?

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