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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. How does Zeno say he came to steal?
(a) He stole money for cigarettes.
(b) He stole cigarettes from his mother.
(c) He stole cigarettes from a store.
(d) He stole cigarettes from his brother.

2. How does Zeno identify Giovanni Malfenti?
(a) As his future father-in-law.
(b) As his future wife's uncle.
(c) As his future wife's brother.
(d) As his future wife's guardian.

3. As time goes on, Zeno found new ways to justify his relationship with Carla. What was one of them?
(a) Carla restored him to good health.
(b) Augusta wasn't passionate enough.
(c) Augusta was unkind to him.
(d) It made him more loving to Augusta.

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

5. How does Zeno say Augusta changed his home?
(a) She made it warmer and more comfortable.
(b) She chose unappealing furnishings.
(c) She added too many feminine touches.
(d) She removed all of his favorite things.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Zeno think of Carla?

3. What doubt does Zeno say may have bound him to his vice?

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

5. How does Zeno describe his past troubles with women?

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