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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Preamble and Chapter 1, Smoke.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Zeno want to try Dr. Muli's cure?

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

3. Why does Zeno say he visited a doctor who used electricity to cure diseases?

4. Who is the main character of this book?

5. How many cigarettes did Zeno take to the sanatorium?

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