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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why didn't Guido want an office near the warehouse?
(a) He said they were too expensive.
(b) He didn't want his wife to drop by.
(c) He said they smelled badly.
(d) He said they were too close to home.

2. Why did the doctor say Zeno adopted smoking as his vice?
(a) His low self-esteem.
(b) To draw attention to himself.
(c) To compete with his father.
(d) To punish himself.

3. Why did Guido pretend to commit suicide?
(a) To convince Zeno to remain in the office.
(b) To convince Carmen to stay with him.
(c) To convince Ada to give him money.
(d) To gain sympathy from his creditors.

4. In Chapter 5, how does Zeno say Guido seemed to him?
(a) Exceedingly happy.
(b) Worn out.
(c) Weak and in need of protection.
(d) Confused about his future.

5. How did Zeno initially feel about sleeping with Carla?
(a) Invigorated.
(b) Young again.
(c) Angry.
(d) Guilty.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Carla Gerco?

2. The name of the last female Zeno mentions flirting with is __________.

3. How did Augusta feel about the fifth addition to the office?

4. Who was Enrico Copler?

5. Who was the fifth addition to the office Zeno shared with Guido?

Short Essay Questions

1. After Guido's death, what did Ada say about her feelings for him and what did she admit she felt about Augusta's relationship with Zeno?

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Why did Zeno visit Dr. Paoli?

9. Why did Zeno become dissatisfied with psychoanalysis?

10. How did Zeno attempt to train the dog Guido brought to the office? Why?

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