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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) Anna.
(c) Augusta.
(d) Giovanna.

2. According to Zeno, what was the most important event of his life?
(a) His wedding.
(b) His son's birth.
(c) His father's death.
(d) His graduation from law school.

3. Why did Zeno become agitated in the sanatorium?
(a) He was attracted to the person who was left to guard him.
(b) He didn't get his last cigarette.
(c) He suspected that he wife was having an affair with Dr. Muli.
(d) He had nicotine withdrawal.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Once Zeno bought his first pack of cigarettes, how many did he say he smoked at one time?

2. Who is the main character of this book?

3. Whom does Zeno say was left to guard him in the sanatorium?

4. Who was Guido Speier?

5. According to Zeno, when did his mother die?

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