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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. According to Zeno, when did his mother die?
(a) When she was 73.
(b) When he was 20.
(c) At the same time as his father.
(d) Before he was 15.

2. What emotions did Zeno feel when he realized his father was close to death thanks to him?
(a) Relief and guilt.
(b) Confusuon and relief.
(c) Anger and frustration.
(d) Remorse and sorrow.

3. How does Zeno describe his father's death?
(a) A robber of joy.
(b) An abyss of regret.
(c) Surprisingly peaceful.
(d) An unimaginable catastrophe.

4. 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 wants his son to find him balanced, and he's worried about Olivi leaving.
(d) He grows tired of the electrical treatments.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Zeno become agitated in the sanatorium?

2. At what time of day does Zeno say his father died?

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

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

5. What does Zeno say that he did after making a resolution to stop smoking?

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