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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. What did Carla do with the first envelope of money Zeno offered her?
2. Why does Zeno say Catina called him a little Jew?
3. Which war begins at the end of this book?
4. Why does Zeno think Carmen screamed on the boat?
5. What was the state of Carla's virtue before Zeno's affair with her?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why did Carla break off the affair with Zeno?
2. How does Zeno say he felt after learning that he did not have diabetes?
3. Why did Zeno visit Dr. Paoli?
4. Why does Zeno say he began to make up dreams to report to the doctor?
5. What effect did World War I have on Zeno's business ability?
6. What excuse did Zeno invent to see Carla for the first time without Copler?
7. How did Zeno think his business relationship with Guido might help Augusta?
8. How did Zeno attempt to train the dog Guido brought to the office? Why?
9. How did Ada react when Carmen joined the staff in Guido's office?
10. In Chapter 4, how does Zeno describe his feelings towards his wife?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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?
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
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.
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