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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 did the doctor say when Zeno asked him whether there was any hope?
(a) "There is reason to hope."
(b) "There's a 50-percent chance of recovery."
(c) "None whatever!"
(d) "There is always hope!"

2. How did Giovanni react to Zeno's talk about getting rid of Olivi and managing his own affairs?
(a) He seemed alarmed.
(b) He offered to manage Zeno's affairs.
(c) He suggested a different person to manage Zeno's affairs.
(d) He encouraged Zeno.

3. On Zeno's third visit to see Carla, why didn't he think of Augusta?
(a) He was angry with Augusta.
(b) He stopped loving her.
(c) He was angry with his father-in-law.
(d) He was feeling very passionate.

4. How did Ada's illness make Augusta's family act towards Zeno?
(a) More affectionately.
(b) Cold.
(c) No differently.
(d) Guilty.

5. How did Zeno escape the sanatorium?
(a) He tricked Giovanna into giving him cigarettes and leaving the door open.
(b) He stole the key to a door that lead outside.
(c) He overpowered Dr. Muli.
(d) He overpowered Giovanna.

Short Answer Questions

1. What disease was Ada diagnosed with?

2. How does Zeno describe his father's death?

3. How many hours a day did Zeno tell Tullio he worked in his office?

4. Where was Zeno when his father died?

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

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