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

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

3. How did Zeno act whenever he was with Ada?
(a) Foolishly.
(b) Angry.
(c) Shy.
(d) Calmly.

4. What effect did Zeno think his marriage had on him at first?
(a) He felt it dampened his passions.
(b) He thought it put him on the road to perfect health.
(c) He believed it stifled his creative energy.
(d) He believed it made his cigarette cravings more intense.

5. How does Zeno say he used to decide when to stop smoking?
(a) He picked significant dates and events.
(b) He decided to quit on the first day of each week.
(c) He began new resolutions when he had something to celebrate.
(d) He stopped when he got sick.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Zeno become agitated in the sanatorium?

2. What does Zeno say about people who have not yet experienced marriage?

3. What does Zeno say about the noble attitude one has when he makes a resolution to quit smoking?

4. What did the doctor decide was ailing Zeno?

5. How old does Zeno say Giovanni is?

(see the answer key)

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