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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. How many hours a day did Zeno tell Tullio he worked in his office?
(a) 8 hours.
(b) 6 hours.
(c) 18 hours.
(d) 12 hours.

2. What makes Zeno want to try Dr. Muli's cure?
(a) He wants to please his father and his wife.
(b) He wants to please his mother.
(c) He grows tired of the electrical treatments.
(d) He wants his son to find him balanced, and he's worried about Olivi leaving.

3. What idea did Zeno's wife have for helping him to quit smoking?
(a) She offered to hide his cigarettes.
(b) She suggested that he gradually cut back on his cigarette smoking.
(c) She suggested that he go into a sanatorium.
(d) She suggested a nicotine pill.

4. How did Zeno feel about his future wife during his engagement?
(a) He found her funny.
(b) He found her repulsive.
(c) He felt physical desire for her.
(d) He hated her.

5. How did Zeno act whenever he was with Ada?
(a) Calmly.
(b) Foolishly.
(c) Shy.
(d) Angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Zeno describe the flavor of a last cigarette?

2. Why did Zeno go to see Dr. Canestrini?

3. Did Zeno cry immediately when he discovered that his father was ill?

4. Where was Zeno when his father died?

5. How did Zeno and Giovanna pass their time together?

(see the answer key)

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