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

2. Whom does Zeno say was left to guard him in the sanatorium?
(a) Marla.
(b) Gabriel.
(c) Olivi.
(d) Giovanna.

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

4. Once Zeno bought his first pack of cigarettes, how many did he say he smoked at one time?
(a) One.
(b) Seven.
(c) Five.
(d) Ten.

5. Who managed Zeno's father's business affairs?
(a) His wife.
(b) Giovanni.
(c) Olivi.
(d) Giovanna.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Zeno say that he did after making a resolution to stop smoking?

2. How does Zeno describe his father's death?

3. What did the doctor decide was ailing Zeno?

4. How does Zeno describe his past troubles with women?

5. How does Zeno always try to quit smoking?

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