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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 did Zeno feel about his future wife during his engagement?
(a) He felt physical desire for her.
(b) He hated her.
(c) He found her repulsive.
(d) He found her funny.

2. What was the Tergesteo?
(a) The university he attended.
(b) The tax authority.
(c) The capital of Trieste.
(d) The Bourse of Trieste.

3. How did Zeno try to impress Ada and her sisters?
(a) By talking about important people he knew.
(b) By bragging about money.
(c) By making up stories.
(d) With magic tricks.

4. What was the name of the doctor who cared for Zeno's father until his death?
(a) Doctor Alba.
(b) Dr. Canestrini.
(c) Dr. Coprosich.
(d) Dr. Muli.

5. How many reasons did Zeno initially give his fiance for being late for the wedding?
(a) One.
(b) Five.
(c) At least three.
(d) Two.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Zeno's nickname for his father when he was in college?

2. Which sister loved Zeno?

3. What did Guido do better than Zeno?

4. Where was Zeno when his father died?

5. What does Zeno say made him work so energetically for Guido?

(see the answer key)

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