"Az írónak is annyi könyve van, mint a zenésznek."

Translation: The writer also has as many books as the musician.

[TakizawaHideaki]

is "is" necessary here?

[Shamarth]

No, it isn't.

[richardkiss]

Why isn't "too" or "also" reflected in the translated sentence?

[Patricia460976]

I think that it should be. Perhaps an oversight?

[guntunge]

the writer has also... is not accepted. :-(

[JohnWeber786406]

I think is means also as well.
This sentence was DEFINITELY a trick exercise.

[AnjaliAngel]

ERROR: "Van" is not included in the answer choices.