Beware of Pity Quiz | Eight Week Quiz F

Stefan Zweig
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Beware of Pity Quiz | Eight Week Quiz F

Stefan Zweig
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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. How much was Dietzenhof's estate actually worth?
(a) It was worth about half the amount Kekesfalva quoted to her.
(b) It was worth about six times the amount Kekesfalva quoted to her.
(c) It was considered priceless.
(d) It was worth about three times the amount Kekesfalva quoted to her.

2. What did Kekesfalva do to ensure his plan to buy Dietzenhof's estate would move forward?
(a) He took Dietzenhof to Vienna immediately to finalize the deal.
(b) He put a "for sale" sign on the front lawn.
(c) He locked Dietzenhof in the basement until he could finalize the paperwork.
(d) He had Dietzenhof sign a confidentiality agreement.

3. Is Dr. Condor actively pursuing a cure for Edith?
(a) Yes, he has just received funding for a new research project he is conducting in his own lab.
(b) Yes, he is planning a trip to the United States to pursue some new possibilities.
(c) No, he has no hope of a cure, but has not told the family how he feels.
(d) Yes, he is trying to get in touch with a doctor who has a promising new treatment for paralysis.

4. How does Edith react when she receives Hofmiller's flowers?
(a) She phones him to say thanks.
(b) She returns the flowers with an angry note.
(c) She invites him to tea.
(d) She asks her father to invite him for dinner.

5. Why did Dietzenhof follow Kekesfalva's advice about selling her property without question?
(a) She checked his credentials and was convinced he could be trusted.
(b) The papers he asked her to sign were in a foreign language and she didn't understand what she was signing.
(c) She knew nothing about business matters or investments, so she put her trust in him completely.
(d) He threatened to harm her if she didn't follow his instructions.

Short Answer Questions

1. In his own introduction to the book, where does Zweig say the story came from?

2. How does Edith react to what the gypsy tells her?

3. How does the main character, Hofmiller, say his story began?

4. Why does Kekesfalva like Dr. Condor so much?

5. Later on the night following their trip, from whom does Hofmiller receive a note?

(see the answer key)

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