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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. When Zeno became ill with a painful sore throat and a fever, what did he resolve to do?
(a) Develop a more positive outlook.
(b) Cut back on his smoking.
(c) Take better care of his health.
(d) Give up smoking.

2. What did the doctor say when Zeno asked him whether there was any hope?
(a) "There is reason to hope."
(b) "None whatever!"
(c) "There is always hope!"
(d) "There's a 50-percent chance of recovery."

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

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

5. What was the nurse's name?
(a) Marco.
(b) Carlo.
(c) Guido.
(d) Acacia.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Zeno's estimation, how old was his father's doctor?

2. Who asked Zeno if he thought death was the end of everything?

3. What was the name of the doctor who cared for Zeno's father until his death?

4. How did Zeno get his first cigarette?

5. ______________was sent to get the doctor when Zeno's father became ill.

(see the answer key)

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