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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, The Story of a Business Partnership.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What idea did Zeno's wife have for helping him to quit smoking?
(a) She suggested that he gradually cut back on his cigarette smoking.
(b) She offered to hide his cigarettes.
(c) She suggested that he go into a sanatorium.
(d) She suggested a nicotine pill.

2. On the day of his wedding, who arrived and stimulated Zeno to leave and go to the ceremony?
(a) Giovanni.
(b) His future mother-in-law.
(c) Guido.
(d) Aunt Rosina.

3. What did Zeno's father do right before he died?
(a) He said he was frightened.
(b) He struck Zeno.
(c) He asked to see Zeno's mother.
(d) He ate his favorite meal.

4. Why did Zeno leave the office for an extended time?
(a) Olivi died.
(b) He was upset because Carla left him.
(c) He couldn't get along with Guido.
(d) Augusta needed him at home.

5. What did Alberta say she wanted to do with her life?
(a) See the world.
(b) Become a writer.
(c) Become a mother.
(d) Become a college professor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which sister loved Zeno?

2. Who asked Zeno to join him in business?

3. Whose idea was it to get the doctor when Zeno's father became ill?

4. In Chapter 4, what startling discovery did Zeno say he made?

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

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