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

2. What did the doctor think about Zeno's relationship with Guido?
(a) He came to regard him as a brother.
(b) He continuously envied him.
(c) He had never ceased disliking him.
(d) He loved him.

3. What decisive action did Carla take to end her affair with Zeno?
(a) She told Zeno's wife about the affair.
(b) She married Lali.
(c) She told Ada about the affair.
(d) She moved away.

4. How did Zeno say he felt after his made-up dream?
(a) Happy.
(b) Tired.
(c) Sick.
(d) Relieved.

5. What was Carla's financial status?
(a) She was very wealthy.
(b) She was an up and coming business person.
(c) She had a small trust fund.
(d) She was of little means.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the doctor say Zeno was lost without?

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

3. Who was the fourth addition to the office Zeno shared with Guido?

4. Why did Copler take Zeno to meet Carla?

5. How did Zeno feel about the doctor's diagnosis?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. In Chapter 4, how does Zeno describe his feelings towards his wife?

7. How did Zeno feel about cheating on Augusta?

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

9. Why did Ada go to the sanatorium?

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

(see the answer keys)

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