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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, My Father's Death.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Zeno say he felt after a session of childhood smoking?
(a) Older.
(b) Guilty.
(c) Exhilarated.
(d) Sick.

2. How long did Zeno listen to his friend's lecture about the Greeks and the Hebrews?
(a) One hour.
(b) Two hours.
(c) Three hours.
(d) Thirty minutes.

3. At what time of day does Zeno say his father died?
(a) 7:00 p.m.
(b) 9:30 p.m.
(c) 4:30 a.m.
(d) 6:43 a.m.

4. What doubt does Zeno say may have bound him to his vice?
(a) Doubt about becoming a strong, perfect man.
(b) Doubt about working.
(c) Doubt about studying law.
(d) Doubt about pursuing science in school.

5. Whom does Zeno say died soon after he was married?
(a) His Mother:
(b) Maria.
(c) Giovanna.
(d) Olivi.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Zeno describe his grief when his mother died?

2. What did Zeno tell his father he was doing with his coat?

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

4. According to Zeno's estimation, how old was his father's doctor?

5. What makes Zeno want to try Dr. Muli's cure?

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