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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. What was the name of the doctor who cared for Zeno's father until his death?
(a) Dr. Coprosich.
(b) Dr. Muli.
(c) Dr. Canestrini.
(d) Doctor Alba.

2. Once Zeno bought his first pack of cigarettes, how many did he say he smoked at one time?
(a) Five.
(b) Ten.
(c) One.
(d) Seven.

3. How did Zeno feel after his future wife accepted his proposal?
(a) Immensely satisfied.
(b) Guilty.
(c) Confused.
(d) Afraid of what he'd done.

4. What did Zeno think the first time Carla sang for him?
(a) He thought she had a voice made for lullabies.
(b) He thought she had superior talent.
(c) He thought her voice lost its musical quality when she sang.
(d) He thought he could sing better.

5. Whose idea was it to get the doctor when Zeno's father became ill?
(a) Maria's.
(b) Olivi's.
(c) Zeno's
(d) The neighbor's.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Zeno say one never talks about after getting married?

3. With whom did Carla live?

4. What does Zeno say he would do if he was born again?

5. What did the doctor decide was ailing Zeno?

(see the answer key)

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