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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 does Zeno say about the noble attitude one has when he makes a resolution to quit smoking?
(a) It helps a person to feel better about himself.
(b) It makes quitting easier.
(c) A person can only keep the noble attitude by renewing his resolutions.
(d) It ensures that the resolution will work.

2. How does Zeno say he came to steal?
(a) He stole cigarettes from a store.
(b) He stole cigarettes from his brother.
(c) He stole cigarettes from his mother.
(d) He stole money for cigarettes.

3. How many cigarettes did Zeno take to the sanatorium?
(a) None.
(b) Two.
(c) Ten.
(d) Five.

4. How does Zeno say he felt after a session of childhood smoking?
(a) Older.
(b) Sick.
(c) Exhilarated.
(d) Guilty.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Zeno become agitated in the sanatorium?

2. Who was Dr. Muli?

3. How does Zeno say he used to decide when to stop smoking?

4. What doubt does Zeno say may have bound him to his vice?

5. How did Zeno get his first cigarette?

(see the answer key)

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