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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. Why did Zeno become agitated in the sanatorium?
(a) He suspected that he wife was having an affair with Dr. Muli.
(b) He didn't get his last cigarette.
(c) He had nicotine withdrawal.
(d) He was attracted to the person who was left to guard him.

2. According to Zeno, what was the most important event of his life?
(a) His wedding.
(b) His son's birth.
(c) His father's death.
(d) His graduation from law school.

3. Using which words does Zeno describe Giovanna?
(a) Mean and cold.
(b) Shrill and little.
(c) Competent and no-nonsense.
(d) Large and overbearing.

4. How much time does Zeno say he spent with his father before his death?
(a) As much as possible.
(b) None.
(c) Daily.
(d) Little.

5. What does Zeno say that he did after making a resolution to stop smoking?
(a) Threw his cigarettes away.
(b) Hid his cigarettes.
(c) Celebrated with a glass of wine.
(d) Smoked one last cigarette.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Did Zeno cry immediately when he discovered that his father was ill?

3. How did Zeno escape the sanatorium?

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

5. How does Zeno think his father felt about Zeno's future?

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