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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. What does Zeno say about people who have not yet experienced marriage?
(a) They're missing out on one of the greatest joys in life.
(b) They undervalue it.
(c) They think it is more important than it really is.
(d) They are smart to avoid marriage.

2. A doctor asked Zeno's father to return for a follow-up visit after a few weeks. Why didn't his father go back to the doctor?
(a) He said doctors and grave diggers were equally odious.
(b) He believed the doctor was incompetent.
(c) He said the doctor's fees were astronomical.
(d) He felt better.

3. How does Zeno describe the importance of cigarettes that are not a person's last?
(a) Depressing.
(b) An assertion of freedom.
(c) Mundane.
(d) Satisfying.

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

5. What phrase does Zeno use to describe Dr. Muli?
(a) Lean but strong.
(b) The picture of elegance.
(c) Of uncertain age.
(d) Aggressively cheerful.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following was one of the physical features Zeno liked about his fiance?

2. Who was Dr. Muli?

3. Using which words does Zeno describe Giovanna?

4. What did Zeno's father do right before he died?

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

(see the answer key)

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