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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. With whom did Carla live?

2. Which war begins at the end of this book?

3. What did the doctor think about Zeno's relationship with Guido?

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

5. From which of the following people did the doctor solicit information about Guido: Carmen, Augusta, or Luciano?

Short Essay Questions

1. Was Carmen well qualified for the job Guido hired her to do?

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

3. Why did Zeno become dissatisfied with psychoanalysis?

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

5. Why did Zeno flirt with Teresina?

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

7. Why did Zeno visit Dr. Paoli?

8. Why did Zeno seem pleased about Teresina's rejection of him?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does Zeno want to possess all of Giovanni's daughters before he even meets them.

1) What does Zeno want from Giovanni's daughters?

2) Does he still want to possess Augusta even though he says she's ugly? Why?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Examine Zeno's desire to be liked.

1) Why is it important to Zeno that others like him even if he doesn't really like them?

2) How does Zeno attempt to make people like him?

3) Does anyone genuinely like Zeno for whom he is and in spite of his flaws?

4) Does Zeno like himself?

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