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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. About how long does Zeno say he preserved his faith in Guido's undertaking?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) Three months.
(c) Two years.
(d) One year.

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

3. What did Zeno tell the doctor when he returned to see him the next day?
(a) Smoking no longer harmed him.
(b) His chronic bronchitis had broken out again.
(c) He could no longer stand the smell of cigarettes.
(d) He'd been unable to sleep all night.

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

5. Why did Zeno buy a music book for Carla?
(a) To make himself feel better about approaching her.
(b) To express his genuine interest in her singing.
(c) Out of guilt.
(d) As an apology.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Zeno think the first time Carla sang for him?

2. Who was the fifth addition to the office Zeno shared with Guido?

3. Why did Zeno leave the office for an extended time?

4. What did the doctor say about the effect of cigarette smoking on Zeno?

5. What was Carla's financial status?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Zeno become dissatisfied with psychoanalysis?

2. How did Ada react when Carmen joined the staff in Guido's office?

3. Was Carmen well qualified for the job Guido hired her to do?

4. Did Zeno want to go into business with Guido?

5. What did Zeno initially think of Carla's speaking voice and singing talent?

6. What effect did World War I have on Zeno's business ability?

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

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

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

10. How and why did Zeno meet Carla?

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