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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. Once Zeno bought his first pack of cigarettes, how many did he say he smoked at one time?
(a) Five.
(b) Ten.
(c) Seven.
(d) One.

2. According to Zeno, when did his mother die?
(a) When he was 20.
(b) At the same time as his father.
(c) Before he was 15.
(d) When she was 73.

3. What condition did Zeno think his father had?
(a) Consumption.
(b) Cancer.
(c) Cerebral hemorrhage.
(d) Tuberculosis.

4. What doubt does Zeno say may have bound him to his vice?
(a) Doubt about pursuing science in school.
(b) Doubt about studying law.
(c) Doubt about working.
(d) Doubt about becoming a strong, perfect man.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old does Zeno say he was when he discovered that he hated the way cigarettes tasted and the way they made him feel?

2. Who discovered that Zeno's father was having health distress?

3. 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?

4. What was Guido teaching the family when Zeno professed his love for Ada?

5. How does Zeno identify Giovanni Malfenti?

(see the answer key)

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