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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Wife and Mistress.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Zeno say about the noble attitude one has when he makes a resolution to quit smoking?
(a) It ensures that the resolution will work.
(b) It helps a person to feel better about himself.
(c) It makes quitting easier.
(d) A person can only keep the noble attitude by renewing his resolutions.

2. How does Zeno think his father felt about Zeno's future?
(a) Expectant.
(b) Reluctant.
(c) Anxious.
(d) Optimistic.

3. According to Zeno, what was the most important event of his life?
(a) His father's death.
(b) His graduation from law school.
(c) His son's birth.
(d) His wedding.

4. What condition did Zeno think his father had?
(a) Cancer.
(b) Tuberculosis.
(c) Cerebral hemorrhage.
(d) Consumption.

5. Who was Dr. Muli?
(a) A doctor who opened a sanatorium in Trieste.
(b) The doctor with the electrical shock device.
(c) A doctor who treated people for love addiction.
(d) The doctor who treated Zeno's chronic sore throat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Zeno's nickname for his father when he was in college?

2. How long did Zeno listen to his friend's lecture about the Greeks and the Hebrews?

3. How did Giovanni react to Zeno's talk about getting rid of Olivi and managing his own affairs?

4. Who was Enrico Copler?

5. Whom did Zeno ask to marry him next when Ada refused?

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