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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 does Zeno say he visited a doctor who used electricity to cure diseases?
(a) He thought electricity could cure his insomnia.
(b) He hoped the doctor would discover that the nicotine was poisoning his blood.
(c) He wanted a cure for his troubles with women.
(d) He hoped the doctor would treat his lack of stomach acids.

2. Who is the main character of this book?
(a) Zeno.
(b) Dr. Hahn.
(c) Dr. Muli.
(d) Giuseppe.

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

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

5. What did the doctor decide was ailing Zeno?
(a) He was depressed.
(b) His stomach lacked acid.
(c) He was addicted to smoking.
(d) He had a chronic lung disorder.

Short Answer Questions

1. Using which words does Zeno describe Giovanna?

2. How did Zeno and Giovanna pass their time together?

3. What phrase does Zeno use to describe Dr. Muli?

4. When Zeno became ill with a painful sore throat and a fever, what did he resolve to do?

5. What does Zeno describe as his second trouble?

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