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

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

3. Why did Zeno tell Augusta about Carla?
(a) To trick her.
(b) To make her jealous.
(c) To maintain his innocence.
(d) To gain her trust.

4. Who was Carla Gerco?
(a) A stenographer.
(b) Augusta's friend.
(c) A maid.
(d) A singer Copler was helping to support.

5. How does Zeno describe his father's death?
(a) A robber of joy.
(b) Surprisingly peaceful.
(c) An abyss of regret.
(d) An unimaginable catastrophe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the doctor say when Zeno asked him whether there was any hope?

2. How did Zeno feel when he thought of Augusta taking a second husband?

3. How does Zeno describe the flavor of a last cigarette?

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

5. How did Zeno escape the sanatorium?

(see the answer key)

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