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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, The Story of a Business Partnership.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many commandments did Giovanni write in Zeno's notebook?
(a) 10.
(b) 3.
(c) 12.
(d) 5.

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

3. Why did Zeno go to see Dr. Canestrini?
(a) To get a certificate of sanity.
(b) For electrical treatments.
(c) To get a medicine that would dull his cigarette cravings.
(d) For his shortness of breath.

4. Why does Zeno say he was irritated by Guido's way of thinking?
(a) He saw his faults so clearly.
(b) His thoughts were similar to Zeno's.
(c) He reminded him of Giovanni.
(d) He reminded him of his father.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Zeno say he would do if he was born again?

3. What was the name of the doctor who cared for Zeno's father until his death?

4. Why did Ada visit the office unexpectedly?

5. How did Zeno tell his father he viewed religion?

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