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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 was the state of Carla's virtue before Zeno's affair with her?

2. Why didn't Guido want an office near the warehouse?

3. How did Zeno say he felt after his made-up dream?

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

5. What did Zeno tire of doing on his honeymoon?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why did Zeno flirt with Teresina?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. How did Zeno feel about cheating on Augusta?

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

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

Respond to Zeno's hypochondria.

1) Why does Zeno make up or imagine illnesses?

2) Why does he want to be ill?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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