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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, The Story of My Marriage.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which sister loved Zeno?
(a) Anna.
(b) Augusta.
(c) Alberta.
(d) Ada.

2. How did Zeno get his first cigarette?
(a) His friend Giuseppe gave it to him.
(b) He purchased a pack of cigarettes from a store.
(c) He stole it from his father.
(d) His brother gave it to him.

3. How does Zeno describe his grief when his mother died?
(a) Overwhelmingly painful.
(b) Emotionally crippling.
(c) Like being a frightened boy all over again.
(d) A token to a new and intense life.

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

5. At what time of day does Zeno say his father died?
(a) 7:00 p.m.
(b) 4:30 a.m.
(c) 6:43 a.m.
(d) 9:30 p.m.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who accepted Zeno's proposal in the end?

2. Why did Zeno become agitated in the sanatorium?

3. How many women did Zeno ask to marry him after the table turning?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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