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

2. Who initially worked in the office with Zeno and Guido?
(a) Guillio.
(b) Luciano.
(c) Anna.
(d) Augusta.

3. What did Ada say she hated about Guido?
(a) His snoring.
(b) His pot belly.
(c) His cheating.
(d) His violin playing.

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

5. Why didn't Guido want an office near the warehouse?
(a) He said they were too expensive.
(b) He said they were too close to home.
(c) He didn't want his wife to drop by.
(d) He said they smelled badly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What change did Zeno and Augusta disagree about?

2. How did Zeno feel about diabetes when he thought he'd be diagnosed with it?

3. Why did Copler take Zeno to meet Carla?

4. Who was Carla Gerco?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Zeno say he began to make up dreams to report to the doctor?

2. What excuse did Zeno invent to see Carla for the first time without Copler?

3. How and why did Zeno meet Carla?

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

5. How did Zeno feel about cheating on Augusta?

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

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

8. In Chapter 5, was Zeno still in love with Ada?

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

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

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