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

2. What did Zeno think the first time Carla sang for him?
(a) He thought her voice lost its musical quality when she sang.
(b) He thought she had superior talent.
(c) He thought she had a voice made for lullabies.
(d) He thought he could sing better.

3. To what does Zeno usually attribute many of his shortcomings?
(a) Confusion.
(b) A poor childhood.
(c) Disease.
(d) Injustice.

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

5. What surprised Zeno about Augusta?
(a) She stopped loving him.
(b) She had a nasty temper.
(c) She was a good wife.
(d) She was a good cook.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Copler take Zeno to meet Carla?

2. Who initially worked in the office with Zeno and Guido?

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

4. How did Zeno say he felt after his made-up dream?

5. What disease did Zeno think Dr. Paoli might diagnose him with?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why did Zeno become dissatisfied with psychoanalysis?

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

5. What were some of the reasons Zeno went into business with Guido?

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

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

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

9. How did Carla get money for her daily needs?

10. Why did Ada go to the sanatorium?

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