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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. Did Zeno cry immediately when he discovered that his father was ill?
(a) Yes.
(b) He did but pretended to have dust in his eyes.
(c) He tried to cry but could not.
(d) No.

2. Whom does Zeno say was left to guard him in the sanatorium?
(a) Marla.
(b) Gabriel.
(c) Giovanna.
(d) Olivi.

3. How did Zeno escape the sanatorium?
(a) He overpowered Giovanna.
(b) He tricked Giovanna into giving him cigarettes and leaving the door open.
(c) He overpowered Dr. Muli.
(d) He stole the key to a door that lead outside.

4. What was the Tergesteo?
(a) The capital of Trieste.
(b) The university he attended.
(c) The tax authority.
(d) The Bourse of Trieste.

5. How many hours a day did Zeno tell Tullio he worked in his office?
(a) 8 hours.
(b) 18 hours.
(c) 6 hours.
(d) 12 hours.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Zeno's father do right before he died?

2. How many cigarettes did Zeno take to the sanatorium?

3. Who was Dr. Muli?

4. What did Guido do better than Zeno?

5. How did Augusta react when Zeno accidentally told her he loved Ada?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Zeno marry Augusta?

2. Where does Zeno get his first cigarette, and how does he describe the first cigarettes he ever smoked?

3. How does Zeno say his future father-in-law treated him?

4. Did Zeno tell Augusta that he loved her before they were married?

5. How did Zeno describe Ada's appearance?

6. What two events does Zeno say stopped him from stealing?

7. Did Zeno's wife feel alarmed about Zeno's addiction to cigarettes?

8. How does Zeno describe his future father-in-law?

9. How did Zeno initially describe Augusta?

10. What does Zeno write about tears and faults?

(see the answer keys)

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