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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, My Father's Death.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who managed Zeno's father's business affairs?
(a) Olivi.
(b) Giovanni.
(c) Giovanna.
(d) His wife.

2. What does Zeno say that he did after making a resolution to stop smoking?
(a) Hid his cigarettes.
(b) Threw his cigarettes away.
(c) Celebrated with a glass of wine.
(d) Smoked one last cigarette.

3. Whom does Zeno say died soon after he was married?
(a) Maria.
(b) Olivi.
(c) His Mother:
(d) Giovanna.

4. How does Zeno describe his grief when his mother died?
(a) A token to a new and intense life.
(b) Overwhelmingly painful.
(c) Like being a frightened boy all over again.
(d) Emotionally crippling.

5. What was the name of the doctor who cared for Zeno's father until his death?
(a) Dr. Muli.
(b) Dr. Canestrini.
(c) Dr. Coprosich.
(d) Doctor Alba.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Zeno say was left to guard him in the sanatorium?

2. What did Zeno shout in his father's ear when he died?

3. How does Zeno always try to quit smoking?

4. What condition did Zeno think his father had?

5. How many cigarettes did Zeno take to the sanatorium?

(see the answer key)

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