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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. Why did Copler take Zeno to meet Carla?
(a) Carla wished to meet one of her benefactors.
(b) So that Zeno could admire her beauty.
(c) So that Zeno could advise Carla.
(d) In the hopes that meeting Carla would prompt Zeno to continue his contributions.

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

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

4. How many times does Zeno say Giovanni cheated him?
(a) Five times.
(b) Ten times.
(c) Three times.
(d) Two times.

5. Who was Dr. Muli?
(a) A doctor who opened a sanatorium in Trieste.
(b) The doctor with the electrical shock device.
(c) The doctor who treated Zeno's chronic sore throat.
(d) A doctor who treated people for love addiction.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Carla do with the first envelope of money Zeno offered her?

2. Using which words does Zeno describe Giovanna?

3. What did Zeno worry that Carla would want from him?

4. With whom did Carla live?

5. Who was Guido Speier?

(see the answer key)

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