Beware of Pity Test | Final Test - Medium

Stefan Zweig
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Beware of Pity Test | Final Test - Medium

Stefan Zweig
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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Hofmiller eventually decide to open the letter from Edith?
(a) She arrives at his barracks and demands that he open it.
(b) He is overcome with curiosity.
(c) Kekesfalva arrives and demands that he open it.
(d) He is afraid she will harm herself and he'll be blamed.

2. Who is the one person Dr. Condor is certain he has saved?
(a) Edith.
(b) His wife.
(c) Hofmiller.
(d) Kekesfalva.

3. How does Dr. Condor treat his wife?
(a) With rudeness and impatience.
(b) With tenderness and patience.
(c) He ignores her.
(d) With disdain.

4. After leaving the military, what did Balinkay do?
(a) Move to the United States.
(b) Write a novel.
(c) Marry a wealthy widow.
(d) Open a bakery.

5. What does Hofmiller learn about the family's upcoming plans?
(a) They are planning a dinner in his honor.
(b) They are planning a party for Edith's birthday.
(c) They are leaving in 10 days to pursue the new treatment.
(d) They are going to get a new doctor for Edith and fire Dr. Condor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hofmiller learn about the extent of Edith's despair at the idea that she might never be well?

2. How does Edith feel after Hofmiller tells her about his financial condition?

3. What does Hofmiller admit is his greatest fear in this situation with Edith?

4. Why does Condor not trust Hofmiller to make his situation with Edith right again?

5. How does Ilona think Hofmiller feels about Edith?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Hofmiller so willing to go to war after Edith's death?

2. What does Dr. Condor tell Hofmiller about the nature of pity?

3. Describe Dr. Condor's feelings about his marriage to Klara.

4. Why is Hofmiller surprised by the loving relationship between Dr. Condor and his wife?

5. How does Hofmiller react when Edith first suggests that he kiss her?

6. Why does Hofmiller think Balinkay is a good person to seek out for advice on his situation?

7. At one point in the book's last section, Hofmiller believes he has resolved his dilemma by agreeing to marry Edith if she recovers from her disability, believing that it will never be an issue because she won't recover. What does Edith do to burst his bubble?

8. Why does Hofmiller initially refuse Kekesfalva's request that he marry Edith in return for Kekesfalva giving him his entire fortune?

9. Why does Hofmiller think it's his fault that Edith has fallen in love with him?

10. How does Dr. Condor come to the conclusion that Hofmiller is planning to flee rather than facing up to his situation with Edith and her family?

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