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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 does Zeno describe his grief when his mother died?
(a) A token to a new and intense life.
(b) Like being a frightened boy all over again.
(c) Emotionally crippling.
(d) Overwhelmingly painful.

2. Why didn't Copler learn of the relationship between Carla and Zeno?
(a) He moved away.
(b) He died.
(c) Carla moved and didn't give hime her address.
(d) He ended his friendship with Zeno and stopped helping Carla.

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

4. Which sister thought Zeno was mad?
(a) Alberta.
(b) Anna.
(c) Augusta.
(d) Ada.

5. What makes Zeno want to try Dr. Muli's cure?
(a) He wants to please his father and his wife.
(b) He wants his son to find him balanced, and he's worried about Olivi leaving.
(c) He wants to please his mother.
(d) He grows tired of the electrical treatments.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the nurse's name?

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

3. What did the doctor say when Zeno asked him whether there was any hope?

4. What two fears does Zeno discuss in Chapter 4?

5. What did Zeno's relatives reveal about his father?

(see the answer key)

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