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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 he realized with horror after giving up treatment?

2. After Zeno describes a particular dream, the doctor says Zeno is cured. What did the woman in his dream look like?

3. Why did Zeno miss Guido's funeral?

4. To what does Zeno usually attribute many of his shortcomings?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why did Zeno become dissatisfied with psychoanalysis?

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

4. In Chapter 4, how does Zeno describe his feelings towards his wife?

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

6. Why does Zeno say he began to make up dreams to report to the doctor?

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

8. What effect did World War I have on Zeno's business ability?

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

10. How did Zeno think his business relationship with Guido might help Augusta?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Zeno has a love/hate relationship with smoking. Examine the nature of a love/hate relationship.

1) Why would someone do something he hated?

2) What sort of gratification would a person get from engaging in activity that he both loved and hated?

3) How is it possible to love and hate something at the same time?

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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