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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. How did Augusta react when Zeno accidentally told her he loved Ada?
(a) She slapped him.
(b) She promised not to tell anyone.
(c) She ran away.
(d) She cried uncontrollably.

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

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

4. How much time does Zeno say he spent with his father before his death?
(a) None.
(b) Little.
(c) Daily.
(d) As much as possible.

5. Why did Zeno go to see Dr. Canestrini?
(a) For his shortness of breath.
(b) To get a certificate of sanity.
(c) To get a medicine that would dull his cigarette cravings.
(d) For electrical treatments.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Zeno describe his relationship with his father?

2. What does Zeno say about people who have not yet experienced marriage?

3. Who was Guido Speier?

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

5. How many cigarettes did Zeno take to the sanatorium?

(see the answer key)

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