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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 much time does Zeno say he spent with his father before his death?
(a) Daily.
(b) As much as possible.
(c) None.
(d) Little.

2. What did Ada ask Zeno to promise before she left for the sanatorium?
(a) To prevent Guido from cheating.
(b) To care for her children.
(c) To take care of Guido.
(d) To be faithful to Augusta.

3. Who accepted Zeno's proposal in the end?
(a) Giovanna.
(b) Carla.
(c) Augusta.
(d) Anna.

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

5. What was Guido teaching the family when Zeno professed his love for Ada?
(a) Charades.
(b) Fortune telling.
(c) Table turning.
(d) Card tricks.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old does Zeno say Giovanni is?

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

3. What phrase does Zeno use to describe Dr. Muli?

4. What did Carla do with the first envelope of money Zeno offered her?

5. Why did Zeno buy a music book for Carla?

(see the answer key)

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