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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. According to Zeno, what was the most important event of his life?
(a) His son's birth.
(b) His father's death.
(c) His wedding.
(d) His graduation from law school.

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

3. What does Zeno say one never talks about after getting married?
(a) Illnesses.
(b) Love.
(c) Passion.
(d) Prior Relationships.

4. How does Zeno say Guido felt about women?
(a) He admired their nurturing qualities.
(b) He loved them.
(c) He disliked them.
(d) He thought they were smarter than men.

5. How did Ada's illness make Augusta's family act towards Zeno?
(a) Guilty.
(b) No differently.
(c) Cold.
(d) More affectionately.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which sister thought Zeno was mad?

3. What condition did Zeno think his father had?

4. Why did Zeno miss Guido's funeral?

5. What did Guido do better than Zeno?

(see the answer key)

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