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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 discovered that Zeno's father was having health distress?
(a) Dr. Muli
(b) Maria.
(c) Olivi.
(d) Zeno,

2. How does Zeno say he came to steal?
(a) He stole cigarettes from his brother.
(b) He stole money for cigarettes.
(c) He stole cigarettes from his mother.
(d) He stole cigarettes from a store.

3. What was the nurse's name?
(a) Carlo.
(b) Marco.
(c) Guido.
(d) Acacia.

4. Where did Copler get the money to provide for Carla's support?
(a) From his friends and other sympathetic people.
(b) From his financial advisor.
(c) From his own bank account.
(d) From his father.

5. Why did Zeno become agitated in the sanatorium?
(a) He had nicotine withdrawal.
(b) He didn't get his last cigarette.
(c) He was attracted to the person who was left to guard him.
(d) He suspected that he wife was having an affair with Dr. Muli.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the main character of this book?

2. How old does Zeno say he was when he discovered that he hated the way cigarettes tasted and the way they made him feel?

3. Once Zeno bought his first pack of cigarettes, how many did he say he smoked at one time?

4. How does Zeno describe the importance of cigarettes that are not a person's last?

5. How many cigarettes did Zeno take to the sanatorium?

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