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

2. How much time does Zeno say he spent with his father before his death?
(a) Little.
(b) As much as possible.
(c) Daily.
(d) None.

3. How does Zeno identify Giovanni Malfenti?
(a) As his future wife's uncle.
(b) As his future father-in-law.
(c) As his future wife's guardian.
(d) As his future wife's brother.

4. What was Zeno's nickname for his father when he was in college?
(a) Old Goat.
(b) Tight Wad.
(c) Old Silva Free Fist.
(d) Old Iron Fist.

5. 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 believed the doctor was incompetent.
(b) He said the doctor's fees were astronomical.
(c) He felt better.
(d) He said doctors and grave diggers were equally odious.

Short Answer Questions

1. What idea did Zeno's wife have for helping him to quit smoking?

2. What was the Tergesteo?

3. Who discovered that Zeno's father was having health distress?

4. How does Zeno describe his father's death?

5. How does Zeno describe his relationship with his father?

(see the answer key)

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