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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. 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 hoped the doctor would treat his lack of stomach acids.
(d) He wanted a cure for his troubles with women.

2. What makes Zeno want to try Dr. Muli's cure?
(a) He wants to please his father and his wife.
(b) He wants to please his mother.
(c) He grows tired of the electrical treatments.
(d) He wants his son to find him balanced, and he's worried about Olivi leaving.

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

4. Once Zeno bought his first pack of cigarettes, how many did he say he smoked at one time?
(a) One.
(b) Five.
(c) Ten.
(d) Seven.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Zeno say he came to steal?

2. How did Zeno escape the sanatorium?

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

4. Why is Zeno keeping a journal?

5. How does Zeno describe his past troubles with women?

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