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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. When Kekesfalva apologizes for his daughter's rude behavior, how does he describe Edith when she was a child?
(a) She was energetic and constantly moving, to the point of being reckless.
(b) She was handicapped from birth.
(c) He didn't know her as a small child because she was adopted at a later age.
(d) She was shy and quiet.

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

3. When does Hofmiller find Edith most attractive?
(a) When she is happy.
(b) When she flirts with other men.
(c) When she flirts with him.
(d) When she talks about horses.

4. The night after his friends tease him about his relationship with Kekesfalva and his family, Hofmiller does not go to the castle. How does he feel about his decision to stay away?
(a) He enjoys having a night away from the family and decides to visit them less often in the future.
(b) He worries constantly and realizes that he can't just turn his emotions off and on.
(c) After a couple of hours, he changes his mind and goes to visit the family.
(d) He thoroughly enjoys playing cards with his friends and realizes it was the right decision not to go.

5. Why is Hofmiller uncomfortable when he first arrives at the dinner party?
(a) He is dressed inappropriately.
(b) He arrives late and doesn't know any of the other guests.
(c) He doesn't like the food that is being served.
(d) He arrives an hour early.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Kekesfalva speaks privately to Hofmiller about talking to Dr. Condor, what is Edith's mood when the two men return to the house?

2. How does Edith react when Hofmiller asks her to dance?

3. Why is Hofmiller so pleased about Kekesfalva's request that he speak to Dr. Condor about Edith?

4. What pretense did Kekesfalva use for coming to the house to talk with Dietzenhof?

5. What does Hofmiller see as the only negative aspect of the time he spends with Kekesfalva and his family?

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