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

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

3. What did Zeno tell his father he was doing with his coat?
(a) Looking for loose change.
(b) Counting buttons.
(c) Brushing it off.
(d) Admiring the color.

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

5. When Zeno became ill with a painful sore throat and a fever, what did he resolve to do?
(a) Take better care of his health.
(b) Give up smoking.
(c) Develop a more positive outlook.
(d) Cut back on his smoking.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the main character of this book?

2. What condition did Zeno think his father had?

3. How does Zeno think his father felt about Zeno's future?

4. How does Zeno always try to quit smoking?

5. How much time does Zeno say he spent with his father before his death?

(see the answer key)

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