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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Zeno identify Giovanni Malfenti?

2. Did Zeno cry immediately when he discovered that his father was ill?

3. Whom does Zeno say died soon after he was married?

4. How does Zeno say he came to steal?

5. Why did Zeno become agitated in the sanatorium?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Zeno write about tears and faults?

2. At the end of Chapter 3, how did Zeno say he felt about marrying Augusta?

3. How did Zeno initially describe Augusta?

4. Why did Zeno's father say Zeno was mad?

5. Why did Zeno marry Augusta?

6. How did Zeno behave in the company of Giovanni's daughters?

7. Why did Zeno become upset with the doctor who had the electricity machine?

8. How did Zeno describe Ada's appearance?

9. How did Zeno escape from the sanatorium?

10. Did Zeno tell Augusta that he loved her before they were married?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

From Chapter 1, respond to Zeno's assertion that you can only maintain the noble attitude you struck by making a resolution by actually breaking and renewing the resolution.

Essay Topic 2

In your opinion, what is the reason you believe Zeno doesn't make a serious effort to work?

1) Is it due to inability or lack of a business mind?

2) Is it due to his father's lack of faith in him?

3) Is it fear of failure?

4) Does it have anything to do with poor self esteem?

Essay Topic 3

Respond to Zeno's desire to fall in live with Ada and marry her.

1) Why does he choose her?

2) What qualities in Ada does he enjoy besides her looks?

3) Do they have anything in common?

4) Can someone choose to fall in love?

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