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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 overslept.
(b) He was gambling.
(c) He decided not to attend.
(d) He was with his mistress.

2. Why does Zeno say he was irritated by Guido's way of thinking?
(a) He reminded him of his father.
(b) He reminded him of Giovanni.
(c) His thoughts were similar to Zeno's.
(d) He saw his faults so clearly.

3. How many months did Zeno spend away from the office in Chapter 5?
(a) Two months.
(b) One month.
(c) Five months.
(d) Three months.

4. What did Ada ask Zeno to promise before she left for the sanatorium?
(a) To take care of Guido.
(b) To be faithful to Augusta.
(c) To prevent Guido from cheating.
(d) To care for her children.

5. Who was Carla Gerco?
(a) A singer Copler was helping to support.
(b) A maid.
(c) Augusta's friend.
(d) A stenographer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What disease was Ada diagnosed with?

2. What surprised Zeno about Augusta?

3. What two fears does Zeno discuss in Chapter 4?

4. On Zeno's third visit to see Carla, why didn't he think of Augusta?

5. In Chapter 6, what did Zeno say the freedom to smoke gave him?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How and why did Zeno meet Carla?

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

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

7. How does Zeno describe his home life with Augusta?

8. How did Zeno think his business relationship with Guido might help Augusta?

9. Why did Zeno visit Dr. Paoli?

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

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