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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Zeno say he felt when he discovered that he did not have the disease he expected?
(a) Young again.
(b) More confused than ever.
(c) Happy.
(d) Lonely.

2. What did Zeno tell himself he was going to do when he visited Carla for the third time?
(a) Confess his love for his wife.
(b) Kiss her.
(c) Make love to her.
(d) Give her up.

3. Why did Zeno leave the office for an extended time?
(a) Olivi died.
(b) He couldn't get along with Guido.
(c) Augusta needed him at home.
(d) He was upset because Carla left him.

4. At first, what did Zeno and Guido spend a great deal of time doing instead of working?
(a) Napping.
(b) Chasing women.
(c) Buying things.
(d) Arguing.

5. Why did Ada say Zeno was good?
(a) He loved Augusta.
(b) He helped Guido for free.
(c) He always went home to his wife and children.
(d) He stopped making passes at her.

6. Whom did Augusta say Antonia resembled?
(a) Ada.
(b) Augusta's father.
(c) Augusta's mother.
(d) Augusta's aunt.

7. Why does Zeno say he was irritated by Guido's way of thinking?
(a) He reminded him of his father.
(b) He reminded him of Giovanni.
(c) His thoughts were similar to Zeno's.
(d) He saw his faults so clearly.

8. What did the doctor think about Zeno's relationship with Guido?
(a) He had never ceased disliking him.
(b) He loved him.
(c) He continuously envied him.
(d) He came to regard him as a brother.

9. What did Zeno tire of doing on his honeymoon?
(a) Spending money.
(b) Going to museums.
(c) Kissing his wife.
(d) Reassuring his wife.

10. What kind of businessman was Guido?
(a) A skilled businessman who had bad luck.
(b) A businessman of average skill.
(c) A poor businessman,
(d) A skilled businessman.

11. What did Zeno hope Dr. Paoli would do?
(a) Cure him of smoking.
(b) Cure him of lust.
(c) Agree with his other doctor.
(d) Tell him to stop going to psychoanalysis.

12. Why did Ada visit the office unexpectedly?
(a) To see the fifth addition to the office.
(b) To seduce Zeno.
(c) To tell Zeno that Augusta was leaving him.
(d) To announce that she was pregnant.

13. How did Zeno initially feel about sleeping with Carla?
(a) Young again.
(b) Guilty.
(c) Invigorated.
(d) Angry.

14. What decisive action did Carla take to end her affair with Zeno?
(a) She moved away.
(b) She married Lali.
(c) She told Ada about the affair.
(d) She told Zeno's wife about the affair.

15. In Chapter 5, how does Zeno say Guido seemed to him?
(a) Weak and in need of protection.
(b) Exceedingly happy.
(c) Worn out.
(d) Confused about his future.

Short Answer Questions

1. On Zeno's third visit to see Carla, why didn't he think of Augusta?

2. How did Zeno attempt to fool the doctor?

3. How many months did Zeno spend away from the office in Chapter 5?

4. How did Zeno feel when he thought of Augusta taking a second husband?

5. Who caught Tacich's eye as a love interest?

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