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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Zeno think Carmen screamed on the boat?
(a) She was afraid of the dark.
(b) Guido squeezed her.
(c) She caught a fish.
(d) She was angry with Zeno.

2. How did Zeno feel about diabetes when he thought he'd be diagnosed with it?
(a) He hated it.
(b) He was terrified of it.
(c) He felt he'd brought it on himself.
(d) He loved it.

3. Why did Zeno miss Guido's funeral?
(a) He overslept.
(b) He was with his mistress.
(c) He decided not to attend.
(d) He was gambling.

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

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

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

7. Why did Guido pretend to commit suicide?
(a) To convince Zeno to remain in the office.
(b) To convince Carmen to stay with him.
(c) To convince Ada to give him money.
(d) To gain sympathy from his creditors.

8. Why did Carla end the affair with Zeno?
(a) She didn't want to hurt Zeno's wife.
(b) Zeno was harsh with her.
(c) She wanted to get married.
(d) Zeno tried to force her to continue singing.

9. How did Zeno usually treat Augusta during his affair with Carla?
(a) With hostility.
(b) Coldly.
(c) Like a sister.
(d) With his customary tenderness and affection.

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

11. Who was the fifth addition to the office Zeno shared with Guido?
(a) Carlos.
(b) Zeno's son.
(c) Olivi's son.
(d) Carmen.

12. How did Augusta feel about the fifth addition to the office?
(a) Annoyed.
(b) Happy.
(c) Relieved.
(d) Jealous.

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

14. What does Zeno say made him work so energetically for Guido?
(a) His gratitude.
(b) He wanted to take over Guido's business.
(c) His need for money.
(d) He wanted to prove his worth to Ada.

15. In Chapter 6, what did Zeno say the freedom to smoke gave him?
(a) Happiness.
(b) A way out of thinking.
(c) The final coup de grace.
(d) Bliss.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Zeno say he returned to Trieste after being separated from his family?

2. In Chapter 6, why did Zeno leave the doctor's office smoking like a Turk?

3. What did the doctor think about Zeno's relationship with Guido?

4. To what did the doctor attribute Zeno's problems?

5. From which of the following people did the doctor solicit information about Guido: Carmen, Augusta, or Luciano?

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