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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. Who asked Zeno if he thought death was the end of everything?
(a) A nurse.
(b) Zeno's brother.
(c) Zeno's father.
(d) His mother.

2. How did Zeno feel when he thought of Augusta taking a second husband?
(a) Jealous.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Amused.
(d) Frightened.

3. According to Zeno's estimation, how old was his father's doctor?
(a) In his seventies.
(b) Not more than forty.
(c) In his thirties.
(d) Not much older than twenty.

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

5. What decisive action did Carla take to end her affair with Zeno?
(a) She told Ada about the affair.
(b) She told Zeno's wife about the affair.
(c) She married Lali.
(d) She moved away.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Zeno keeping a journal?

2. What did Zeno think of Carla?

3. What does Zeno say about people who have not yet experienced marriage?

4. Whom does Zeno say died soon after he was married?

5. On Zeno's third visit to see Carla, why didn't he think of Augusta?

(see the answer key)

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