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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, My Father's Death.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Zeno's father do right before he died?
(a) He asked to see Zeno's mother.
(b) He ate his favorite meal.
(c) He said he was frightened.
(d) He struck Zeno.

2. How does Zeno always try to quit smoking?
(a) He makes resolutions.
(b) He throws all of his cigarettes into the trash.
(c) He hides his cigarettes.
(d) He stops buying cigarettes.

3. How did Zeno get his first cigarette?
(a) He stole it from his father.
(b) His brother gave it to him.
(c) His friend Giuseppe gave it to him.
(d) He purchased a pack of cigarettes from a store.

4. What did Zeno's relatives reveal about his father?
(a) He knew Zeno's secret.
(b) He was a gambler.
(c) He may have been unfaithful.
(d) He drank too much.

5. Whom does Zeno say died soon after he was married?
(a) Olivi.
(b) His Mother:
(c) Maria.
(d) Giovanna.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Zeno, what was the most important event of his life?

2. A doctor asked Zeno's father to return for a follow-up visit after a few weeks. Why didn't his father go back to the doctor?

3. According to Zeno, when did his mother die?

4. How did Zeno and Giovanna pass their time together?

5. What does Zeno say about the noble attitude one has when he makes a resolution to quit smoking?

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