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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. Using which words does Zeno describe Giovanna?
(a) Large and overbearing.
(b) Shrill and little.
(c) Mean and cold.
(d) Competent and no-nonsense.

2. What does Zeno say about the noble attitude one has when he makes a resolution to quit smoking?
(a) It ensures that the resolution will work.
(b) It makes quitting easier.
(c) A person can only keep the noble attitude by renewing his resolutions.
(d) It helps a person to feel better about himself.

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

4. Why does Zeno say he visited a doctor who used electricity to cure diseases?
(a) He wanted a cure for his troubles with women.
(b) He hoped the doctor would discover that the nicotine was poisoning his blood.
(c) He thought electricity could cure his insomnia.
(d) He hoped the doctor would treat his lack of stomach acids.

5. Which sister loved Zeno?
(a) Alberta.
(b) Augusta.
(c) Anna.
(d) Ada.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Zeno want to try Dr. Muli's cure?

2. ______________was sent to get the doctor when Zeno's father became ill.

3. How does Zeno describe the importance of cigarettes that are not a person's last?

4. Whose idea was it to get the doctor when Zeno's father became ill?

5. At what time of day does Zeno say his father died?

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