2. What did Zeno tell his father he was doing with his coat?
(a) Brushing it off.
(b) Admiring the color.
(c) Looking for loose change.
(d) Counting buttons.

3. A doctor asked Zeno's father to return for a follow-up visit after a few weeks. Why didn't his father go back to the doctor?
(a) He said doctors and grave diggers were equally odious.
(b) He believed the doctor was incompetent.
(c) He said the doctor's fees were astronomical.
(d) He felt better.

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

5. What does Zeno say he would do if he was born again?
(a) Avoid Giovanni.
(b) Marry his wife again.
(c) Avoid cigarettes.
(d) Stay away from Guido.

6. What was the Tergesteo?
(a) The university he attended.
(b) The capital of Trieste.
(c) The Bourse of Trieste.
(d) The tax authority.

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

8. Which sister loved Zeno?
(a) Augusta.
(b) Ada.
(c) Anna.
(d) Alberta.

9. What did Guido do better than Zeno?
(a) Worked.
(b) Played the violin.
(c) Gambled.
(d) Played the cello.

10. According to Zeno, what was the most important event of his life?
(a) His father's death.
(b) His wedding.
(c) His son's birth.
(d) His graduation from law school.

11. What did Zeno's father do right before he died?
(a) He ate his favorite meal.
(b) He struck Zeno.
(c) He said he was frightened.
(d) He asked to see Zeno's mother.

12. How does Zeno describe the flavor of a last cigarette?
(a) More poignant than others.
(b) Like freedom.
(c) Heady.
(d) Sweet.

13. Whose idea was it to get the doctor when Zeno's father became ill?
(a) Olivi's.
(b) Zeno's
(c) The neighbor's.
(d) Maria's.

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

15. ______________was sent to get the doctor when Zeno's father became ill.
(a) Zeno.
(b) A neighbor.
(c) The gardener.
(d) Maria.