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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Wife and Mistress.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How did Zeno feel when he thought of Augusta taking a second husband?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Frightened.
(c) Amused.
(d) Jealous.

4. Who is the main character of this book?
(a) Dr. Hahn.
(b) Giuseppe.
(c) Zeno.
(d) Dr. Muli.

5. What does Zeno say he would do if he was born again?
(a) Stay away from Guido.
(b) Avoid cigarettes.
(c) Avoid Giovanni.
(d) Marry his wife again.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Alberta say she wanted to do with her life?

2. What did Zeno shout in his father's ear when he died?

3. What two fears does Zeno discuss in Chapter 4?

4. How did Zeno usually treat Augusta during his affair with Carla?

5. What did the doctor decide was ailing Zeno?

(see the answer key)

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