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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. After Zeno describes a particular dream to the doctor, the doctor says Zeno is cured. What was Zeno in the dream?
(a) Guido.
(b) His father.
(c) A baby.
(d) A woman.

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

3. On Zeno's third visit to see Carla, why didn't he think of Augusta?
(a) He stopped loving her.
(b) He was angry with his father-in-law.
(c) He was angry with Augusta.
(d) He was feeling very passionate.

4. What disease did Zeno think Dr. Paoli might diagnose him with?
(a) Grave's disease.
(b) Diabetes.
(c) Cancer.
(d) Turberculosis.

5. What did the doctor say about the effect of cigarette smoking on Zeno?
(a) It was an excuse for wrong doing.
(b) It was damaging his lungs.
(c) It did not hurt him at all.
(d) It was poisoning his blood.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Zeno tell Augusta about Carla?

2. Why did Zeno buy a music book for Carla?

3. How did Zeno usually treat Augusta during his affair with Carla?

4. At first, what did Zeno and Guido spend a great deal of time doing instead of working?

5. What was Carla's financial status?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Zeno write about his truthfulness in writing his memoirs?

2. How did Zeno feel about cheating on Augusta?

3. How does Zeno describe his feelings for Ada after his marriage?

4. Why did Carla break off the affair with Zeno?

5. How did Zeno attempt to train the dog Guido brought to the office? Why?

6. What did Dr. S. say to Zeno when he ran into him by chance in Chapter 6?

7. What was the state of Zeno's marriage after his affair with Carla ended?

8. Why did Zeno become dissatisfied with psychoanalysis?

9. How does Zeno say he felt after learning that he did not have diabetes?

10. Why did Zeno visit Dr. Paoli?

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