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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 describe his relationship with his father?
(a) They had little in common.
(b) They couldn't stand each other.
(c) They shared the same taste in cigars.
(d) They were very close.

2. What idea did Zeno's wife have for helping him to quit smoking?
(a) She suggested that he gradually cut back on his cigarette smoking.
(b) She suggested that he go into a sanatorium.
(c) She offered to hide his cigarettes.
(d) She suggested a nicotine pill.

3. How does Zeno describe his past troubles with women?
(a) He didn't like them.
(b) He was shy around them.
(c) They didn't like him.
(d) He desired all of them.

4. According to Zeno's estimation, how old was his father's doctor?
(a) Not more than forty.
(b) In his seventies.
(c) Not much older than twenty.
(d) In his thirties.

5. Did Zeno cry immediately when he discovered that his father was ill?
(a) Yes.
(b) No.
(c) He did but pretended to have dust in his eyes.
(d) He tried to cry but could not.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Zeno say he felt after a session of childhood smoking?

2. What did the doctor say when Zeno asked him whether there was any hope?

3. What does Zeno describe as his second trouble?

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

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

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