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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 does Zeno describe the flavor of a last cigarette?
(a) Like freedom.
(b) Heady.
(c) More poignant than others.
(d) Sweet.

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

3. How did Zeno and Giovanna pass their time together?
(a) They had a physical fight.
(b) They ignored each other.
(c) They talked and shared a bottle of wine.
(d) They argued most of the time.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the doctor decide was ailing Zeno?

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

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

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

5. Using which words does Zeno describe Giovanna?

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