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

2. How does Hofmiller react when he sees Ilona in the street after taking a night away from the family to play cards with his friends?
(a) He is thrilled to see her on his own turf and asks her to go for a walk or to the patisserie.
(b) He is excited about the opportunity to introduce her to his friends.
(c) He seems embarrassed and tries to avoid her.
(d) He is upset that she has apparently left Edith alone.

3. When Hofmiller is training with his men the morning following his tea with Edith, why does he order them to stop galloping and trot their horses?
(a) He feels ashamed because he and his men can gallop freely while Edith cannot enjoy such pleasures.
(b) The terrain is too hilly for galloping.
(c) He wants to make less noise.
(d) He thinks his men aren't skilled enough to gallop.

4. How does Edith react when Josef, the butler, comes to take her for her exercises?
(a) She insists that a wheelchair be brought.
(b) She refuses to go with him.
(c) She flies into a rage and insists on walking by herself although it's very difficult.
(d) She asks Hofmiller to go with her and help with the exercises.

5. Although Hofmiller is torn about whether or not he wants to continue seeing Edith and her family, what precipitates his decision to return to their home?
(a) He receives another dinner invitation and is told that the group will include an official from the War Ministry.
(b) He makes a date with Ilona and goes to the house to pick her up.
(c) His commanding officer orders him to go.
(d) He is walking past the house and Kekesfalva sees him and invites him to come in.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Kekesfalva plan to repay Hofmiller for talking to Dr. Condor for him?

2. What happens at the second dinner that makes Hofmiller feel especially happy and powerful?

3. What does Hofmiller do when he arrives at the castle and finds Edith sleeping on the terrace?

4. According to the book's introduction by Joan Acocella, why was the author, Stefan Zweig, so interested in the inner workings of the human mind?

5. How does Hofmiller fill about Edith and Ilona after spending a few evenings in their company?

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