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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 escape the sanatorium?
(a) He tricked Giovanna into giving him cigarettes and leaving the door open.
(b) He overpowered Giovanna.
(c) He stole the key to a door that lead outside.
(d) He overpowered Dr. Muli.

2. Whom does Zeno say died soon after he was married?
(a) His Mother:
(b) Maria.
(c) Giovanna.
(d) Olivi.

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

4. Who is the main character of this book?
(a) Dr. Muli.
(b) Dr. Hahn.
(c) Zeno.
(d) Giuseppe.

5. What did the doctor decide was ailing Zeno?
(a) He was addicted to smoking.
(b) He was depressed.
(c) His stomach lacked acid.
(d) He had a chronic lung disorder.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Zeno always try to quit smoking?

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

3. Using which words does Zeno describe Giovanna?

4. Who was Dr. Muli?

5. What does Zeno describe as his second trouble?

(see the answer key)

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