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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 did Zeno escape the sanatorium?
(a) He tricked Giovanna into giving him cigarettes and leaving the door open.
(b) He overpowered Dr. Muli.
(c) He stole the key to a door that lead outside.
(d) He overpowered Giovanna.

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

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

4. What phrase does Zeno use to describe Dr. Muli?
(a) Of uncertain age.
(b) The picture of elegance.
(c) Lean but strong.
(d) Aggressively cheerful.

5. According to Zeno, when did his mother die?
(a) Before he was 15.
(b) When he was 20.
(c) When she was 73.
(d) At the same time as his father.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Zeno describe the flavor of a last cigarette?

2. What condition did Zeno think his father had?

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

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

5. How does Zeno say he felt after a session of childhood smoking?

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