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

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 Copler take Zeno to meet Carla?

4. Why did Zeno buy a music book for Carla?

5. In Chapter 6, what did Zeno say the freedom to smoke gave him?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What were some of the reasons Zeno went into business with Guido?

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

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

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

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

9. Why did Zeno flirt with Teresina?

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Zeno seems to use his addiction to smoking as an excuse for various types of troubling behavior. Examine this behavior.

1) Does his smoking really cause his problems?

2) Does he enjoy having an excuse not to excel?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Zeno's married life with Augusta.

1) Why does he come to love her?

2) What kind of love does it seem Zeno wants from Augusta?

3) Does Zeno's love for Augusta cure him of his lust for women?

Essay Topic 3

Respond to Zeno's hypochondria.

1) Why does Zeno make up or imagine illnesses?

2) Why does he want to be ill?

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