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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 does Zeno say made him work so energetically for Guido?

2. Why did Ada visit the office unexpectedly?

3. Why did Ada say Zeno was good?

4. What did Carla do with the first envelope of money Zeno offered her?

5. What did Zeno hope Dr. Paoli would do?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What kind of businessman did Guido turn out to be?

5. How did Zeno feel about cheating on Augusta?

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

7. Why did Zeno visit Dr. Paoli?

8. According to Dr. S, what was Zeno's main problem? How did Dr. S determine Zeno's main problem?

9. Why did Zeno flirt with Teresina?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Zeno describes a situation in which his father raised his leg to kick him.

1) How do you think this colored his relationship with his father?

2) Do you think Zeno felt in competition with his father?

3) Is this related to Zeno kicking Guido's dog? If so, how?

Essay Topic 2

Eventually, Zeno comes to feel healthy and even becomes motivated to work. When he gets started in business, he finds that he is successful.

1) What is Zeno's idea of health?

2) To what do you attribute his new found health?

3 ) Was Zeno cured? If so, from what and by whom?

4) Why is he finally successful in business?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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