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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Page 34 through 76..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Hofmiller try to keep his two worlds - his life in the military and his relationship with the Kekesfalva family - separate from each other?
(a) He thinks Kekesfalva will think less of him if he realizes that he is a low-ranking officer in the military.
(b) He doesn't want his friends to build a relationship with the family and become his rival for their affections.
(c) He thinks they don't fit together.
(d) Kekesfalva asks him to keep the relationship a secret.

2. What happens when Hofmiller arrives at the castle to thank Kekesfalva for the dinner invitation?
(a) Kekesfalva invites him to stay for tea.
(b) The family is offended and rescinds his dinner invitation.
(c) He is turned away because he doesn't have an appointment.
(d) The family is not at home.

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 the experience of Eastern Jews.
(b) It is based on the experiences of characters in his favorite novels.
(c) It is based on his parents' experience.
(d) It is based on his own experience.

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

5. What does Hofmiller see as the only negative aspect of the time he spends with Kekesfalva and his family?
(a) Neither Edith nor Ilona seem to be interested in him.
(b) Edith's angry outbursts whenever there is a suggestion that she needs help.
(c) Edith and Ilona seem to be competing for his attention and affection.
(d) The servants are not attentive enough.

Short Answer Questions

1. What aspect of Hofmiller's background makes him especially grateful for the warm welcome he continues to receive at the Kekesfalva's home?

2. What is Hofmiller most afraid of when he realizes his blunder in asking Edith to dance?

3. Why does Hofmiller go to Kekesfalva's home three days before the date of his dinner invitation?

4. After angrily confronting Hofmiller about lying to her, what does Edith tell him about continuing to visit the family?

5. Why does Hofmiller hesitate when Kekesfalva insists that his driver take Hofmiller home on a rainy night?

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