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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. Who asked Zeno if he thought death was the end of everything?
(a) A nurse.
(b) His mother.
(c) Zeno's father.
(d) Zeno's brother.

2. How did Giovanni react to Zeno's talk about getting rid of Olivi and managing his own affairs?
(a) He seemed alarmed.
(b) He encouraged Zeno.
(c) He offered to manage Zeno's affairs.
(d) He suggested a different person to manage Zeno's affairs.

3. What was Guido teaching the family when Zeno professed his love for Ada?
(a) Table turning.
(b) Fortune telling.
(c) Card tricks.
(d) Charades.

4. Who was Guido Speier?
(a) Ada's love interest.
(b) A professor.
(c) A butler.
(d) Zeno's best friend.

5. How does Zeno say Guido felt about women?
(a) He admired their nurturing qualities.
(b) He loved them.
(c) He disliked them.
(d) He thought they were smarter than men.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Zeno say that he did after making a resolution to stop smoking?

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

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

4. How does Zeno say he used to decide when to stop smoking?

5. Why did Zeno become agitated in the sanatorium?

(see the answer key)

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