2. Why did Zeno go to see Dr. Canestrini?
(a) For his shortness of breath.
(b) To get a medicine that would dull his cigarette cravings.
(c) For electrical treatments.
(d) To get a certificate of sanity.

3. What does Zeno say that he did after making a resolution to stop smoking?
(a) Hid his cigarettes.
(b) Smoked one last cigarette.
(c) Threw his cigarettes away.
(d) Celebrated with a glass of wine.

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

5. When Zeno became ill with a painful sore throat and a fever, what did he resolve to do?
(a) Give up smoking.
(b) Cut back on his smoking.
(c) Take better care of his health.
(d) Develop a more positive outlook.

6. How does Zeno say he felt after a session of childhood smoking?
(a) Sick.
(b) Guilty.
(c) Older.
(d) Exhilarated.

7. Whom does Zeno say died soon after he was married?
(a) Giovanna.
(b) His Mother:
(c) Maria.
(d) Olivi.

8. How did Augusta react when Zeno accidentally told her he loved Ada?
(a) She ran away.
(b) She promised not to tell anyone.
(c) She cried uncontrollably.
(d) She slapped him.

9. How does Zeno say he used to decide when to stop smoking?
(a) He began new resolutions when he had something to celebrate.
(b) He decided to quit on the first day of each week.
(c) He stopped when he got sick.
(d) He picked significant dates and events.

10. What did Zeno shout in his father's ear when he died?
(a) "I am sorry!"
(b) "Don't leave me!"
(c) "I'll never forgive you!"
(d) "It was not my fault!"

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

12. Who asked Zeno if he thought death was the end of everything?
(a) A nurse.
(b) His mother.
(c) Zeno's father.
(d) Zeno's brother.

13. Whom does Zeno say was left to guard him in the sanatorium?
(a) Olivi.
(b) Giovanna.
(c) Gabriel.
(d) Marla.

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

15. How does Zeno think his father felt about Zeno's future?
(a) Expectant.
(b) Anxious.
(c) Optimistic.
(d) Reluctant.