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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. Did Zeno cry immediately when he discovered that his father was ill?
(a) No.
(b) He tried to cry but could not.
(c) He did but pretended to have dust in his eyes.
(d) Yes.

2. Which of the following was one of the physical features Zeno liked about his fiance?
(a) The color of her hair.
(b) The slant of her eyes.
(c) Her blushes.
(d) The shape of her lips.

3. What did Zeno worry that Carla would want from him?
(a) Too much money.
(b) Too much time.
(c) Children.
(d) Marriage.

4. Whom did Zeno ask to marry him next when Ada refused?
(a) Augusta.
(b) Alberta.
(c) Anna.
(d) Giovanna.

5. Who was Tullio?
(a) Zeno' s best friend.
(b) Ada's love interest.
(c) Ada's brother.
(d) A crippled man.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did Zeno and Giovanna pass their time together?

3. Why did Zeno go to see Dr. Canestrini?

4. How did Zeno tell his father he viewed religion?

5. In Chapter 5, what did Zeno think of Ada's babies?

(see the answer key)

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