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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. Whom did Zeno ask to marry him next when Ada refused?
(a) Alberta.
(b) Giovanna.
(c) Anna.
(d) Augusta.

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

3. How does Zeno say he felt after a session of childhood smoking?
(a) Older.
(b) Guilty.
(c) Sick.
(d) Exhilarated.

4. How did Zeno try to impress Ada and her sisters?
(a) By bragging about money.
(b) With magic tricks.
(c) By talking about important people he knew.
(d) By making up stories.

5. What did Alberta say she wanted to do with her life?
(a) Become a college professor.
(b) See the world.
(c) Become a mother.
(d) Become a writer.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Whom does Zeno say died soon after he was married?

3. How did Zeno feel about his future wife during his engagement?

4. How did Zeno tell his father he viewed religion?

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

(see the answer key)

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