Beware of Pity Quiz | Four Week Quiz B

Stefan Zweig
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Beware of Pity Quiz | Four Week Quiz B

Stefan Zweig
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 208 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Page 223 through 273..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Hofmiller continue exaggerating about the new treatment's promise?
(a) He finds the fact that Kekesfalva is hanging on his every word intoxicating.
(b) He hopes that he'll benefit financially if he finds a cure for Edith.
(c) Dr. Condor asked him to make the treatment sound more promising than it actually is.
(d) He has been diagnosed as a compulsive liar.

2. What does his decision to trot instead of gallop make Hofmiller realize about himself?
(a) Edith's condition makes it impossible for him to respect her.
(b) He loves Edith and wants to marry her.
(c) He is undergoing a profound change as a result of his pity for Edith.
(d) He has lost the respect of his men.

3. Why is Hofmiller so confused by the range of emotions Edith and her family brings forth in him?
(a) Edith is the first girl he's fallen in love with.
(b) He is getting conflicting advice from his friends.
(c) Before, he had simply lived for the present day and not been profoundly moved by anything or anyone.
(d) His psychiatrist can find no explanation for the sudden changes in him.

4. What does Hofmiller think to himself about his decision not to gallop the horses?
(a) He realizes that it is foolish to deny oneself a pleasure just because someone else could not enjoy it.
(b) He is afraid he'll get into trouble with his superiors for going too slowly.
(c) He feels proud of himself for showing such a degree of respect for Edith.
(d) He worries that his men aren't being properly trained.

5. How does Dr. Condor know Hofmiller told Kekesfalva about the new treatment?
(a) Kekesfalva has mentioned it in both a telegram and a letter, and Condor had not told anyone else.
(b) Edith has phoned Dr. Condor to ask about the treatment.
(c) Hofmiller left him a note telling him of his conversation with Kekesfalva.
(d) Ilona told him that Hofmiller discussed the treatment with Kekesfalva.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hofmiller react to the revelation about Edith's feelings for him?

2. What does Dr. Condor tell Hofmiller about incurable illnesses?

3. When telling him about the potential treatment for Edith, what does Hofmiller finally end up promising Kekesfalva?

4. When they talk after Hofmiller returns from his trip with the Kekesfalvas, what does Dr. Condor tell Hofmiller about the new treatment?

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

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