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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, The Story of My Marriage.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What phrase does Zeno use to describe Dr. Muli?
(a) Aggressively cheerful.
(b) The picture of elegance.
(c) Of uncertain age.
(d) Lean but strong.

2. How did Zeno get his first cigarette?
(a) He purchased a pack of cigarettes from a store.
(b) His brother gave it to him.
(c) He stole it from his father.
(d) His friend Giuseppe gave it to him.

3. How did Zeno feel after his future wife accepted his proposal?
(a) Immensely satisfied.
(b) Afraid of what he'd done.
(c) Confused.
(d) Guilty.

4. A doctor asked Zeno's father to return for a follow-up visit after a few weeks. Why didn't his father go back to the doctor?
(a) He said the doctor's fees were astronomical.
(b) He felt better.
(c) He believed the doctor was incompetent.
(d) He said doctors and grave diggers were equally odious.

5. What does Zeno say he would do if he was born again?
(a) Avoid Giovanni.
(b) Stay away from Guido.
(c) Avoid cigarettes.
(d) Marry his wife again.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the main character of this book?

2. When Zeno became ill with a painful sore throat and a fever, what did he resolve to do?

3. How many reasons did Zeno initially give his fiance for being late for the wedding?

4. Which of the following was one of the physical features Zeno liked about his fiance?

5. Who managed Zeno's father's business affairs?

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