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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 say he used to decide when to stop smoking?
(a) He picked significant dates and events.
(b) He began new resolutions when he had something to celebrate.
(c) He decided to quit on the first day of each week.
(d) He stopped when he got sick.

2. How does Zeno describe the flavor of a last cigarette?
(a) Sweet.
(b) Like freedom.
(c) More poignant than others.
(d) Heady.

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

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

5. How does Zeno say he felt after a session of childhood smoking?
(a) Sick.
(b) Exhilarated.
(c) Older.
(d) Guilty.

Short Answer Questions

1. What emotions did Zeno feel when he realized his father was close to death thanks to him?

2. Whom does Zeno say was left to guard him in the sanatorium?

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

4. What condition did Zeno think his father had?

5. How does Zeno say he came to steal?

(see the answer key)

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