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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Zeno say he came to steal?
(a) He stole cigarettes from his mother.
(b) He stole money for cigarettes.
(c) He stole cigarettes from a store.
(d) He stole cigarettes from his brother.

5. What doubt does Zeno say may have bound him to his vice?
(a) Doubt about studying law.
(b) Doubt about working.
(c) Doubt about pursuing science in school.
(d) Doubt about becoming a strong, perfect man.

6. On the day of his wedding, who arrived and stimulated Zeno to leave and go to the ceremony?
(a) His future mother-in-law.
(b) Guido.
(c) Aunt Rosina.
(d) Giovanni.

7. How did Zeno get his first cigarette?
(a) His brother gave it to him.
(b) He stole it from his father.
(c) He purchased a pack of cigarettes from a store.
(d) His friend Giuseppe gave it to him.

8. Once Zeno bought his first pack of cigarettes, how many did he say he smoked at one time?
(a) Five.
(b) Ten.
(c) Seven.
(d) One.

9. What was the name of the doctor who cared for Zeno's father until his death?
(a) Dr. Canestrini.
(b) Dr. Coprosich.
(c) Doctor Alba.
(d) Dr. Muli.

10. Why did Zeno become agitated in the sanatorium?
(a) He suspected that he wife was having an affair with Dr. Muli.
(b) He had nicotine withdrawal.
(c) He didn't get his last cigarette.
(d) He was attracted to the person who was left to guard him.

11. What did the doctor decide was ailing Zeno?
(a) His stomach lacked acid.
(b) He was addicted to smoking.
(c) He had a chronic lung disorder.
(d) He was depressed.

12. How does Zeno describe his relationship with his father?
(a) They had little in common.
(b) They shared the same taste in cigars.
(c) They couldn't stand each other.
(d) They were very close.

13. How does Zeno say Guido felt about women?
(a) He admired their nurturing qualities.
(b) He loved them.
(c) He thought they were smarter than men.
(d) He disliked them.

14. What idea did Zeno's wife have for helping him to quit smoking?
(a) She suggested that he gradually cut back on his cigarette smoking.
(b) She suggested a nicotine pill.
(c) She offered to hide his cigarettes.
(d) She suggested that he go into a sanatorium.

15. How does Zeno describe his past troubles with women?
(a) He was shy around them.
(b) He didn't like them.
(c) They didn't like him.
(d) He desired all of them.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where was Zeno when his father died?

3. Whom does Zeno say was left to guard him in the sanatorium?

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

5. What does Zeno say one never talks about after getting married?

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