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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. How does Zeno think his father felt about Zeno's future?
(a) Expectant.
(b) Optimistic.
(c) Anxious.
(d) Reluctant.

2. Who discovered that Zeno's father was having health distress?
(a) Zeno,
(b) Dr. Muli
(c) Maria.
(d) Olivi.

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

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

5. What was Zeno's nickname for his father when he was in college?
(a) Old Goat.
(b) Old Iron Fist.
(c) Old Silva Free Fist.
(d) Tight Wad.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Zeno become agitated in the sanatorium?

2. How does Zeno say he came to steal?

3. Whose idea was it to get the doctor when Zeno's father became ill?

4. Whom does Zeno say died soon after he was married?

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

(see the answer key)

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