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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 did Zeno and Giovanna pass their time together?
(a) They talked and shared a bottle of wine.
(b) They argued most of the time.
(c) They had a physical fight.
(d) They ignored each other.

2. Why did Zeno go to see Dr. Canestrini?
(a) To get a medicine that would dull his cigarette cravings.
(b) For his shortness of breath.
(c) For electrical treatments.
(d) To get a certificate of sanity.

3. How does Zeno describe the importance of cigarettes that are not a person's last?
(a) Satisfying.
(b) Mundane.
(c) An assertion of freedom.
(d) Depressing.

4. Who managed Zeno's father's business affairs?
(a) His wife.
(b) Giovanni.
(c) Olivi.
(d) Giovanna.

5. What did Zeno tell his father he was doing with his coat?
(a) Counting buttons.
(b) Brushing it off.
(c) Admiring the color.
(d) Looking for loose change.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Zeno describe his relationship with his father?

2. Why is Zeno keeping a journal?

3. What does Zeno describe as his second trouble?

4. How does Zeno always try to quit smoking?

5. How did Zeno tell his father he viewed religion?

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