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

2. Who was Dr. Muli?
(a) A doctor who opened a sanatorium in Trieste.
(b) The doctor with the electrical shock device.
(c) The doctor who treated Zeno's chronic sore throat.
(d) A doctor who treated people for love addiction.

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

4. How does Zeno describe the importance of cigarettes that are not a person's last?
(a) Mundane.
(b) Satisfying.
(c) Depressing.
(d) An assertion of freedom.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What idea did Zeno's wife have for helping him to quit smoking?

4. Why is Zeno keeping a journal?

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

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