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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. Where was Zeno when his father died?
(a) At school.
(b) With a friend.
(c) With his father.
(d) With his mother.

2. What did the doctor say when Zeno asked him whether there was any hope?
(a) "There's a 50-percent chance of recovery."
(b) "There is reason to hope."
(c) "None whatever!"
(d) "There is always hope!"

3. Who discovered that Zeno's father was having health distress?
(a) Maria.
(b) Olivi.
(c) Zeno,
(d) Dr. Muli

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

5. What does Zeno describe as his second trouble?
(a) Females.
(b) The effort he put into quitting smoking.
(c) An addiction to alcohol.
(d) A chronic sore throat.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does Zeno always try to quit smoking?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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