2. How does Zeno describe his grief when his mother died?
(a) A token to a new and intense life.
(b) Like being a frightened boy all over again.
(c) Overwhelmingly painful.
(d) Emotionally crippling.

3. What does Zeno say about the noble attitude one has when he makes a resolution to quit smoking?
(a) It makes quitting easier.
(b) It helps a person to feel better about himself.
(c) It ensures that the resolution will work.
(d) A person can only keep the noble attitude by renewing his resolutions.

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

5. 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 the doctor's fees were astronomical.
(b) He believed the doctor was incompetent.
(c) He felt better.
(d) He said doctors and grave diggers were equally odious.

6. How many times does Zeno say Giovanni cheated him?
(a) Five times.
(b) Three times.
(c) Two times.
(d) Ten times.

7. What emotions did Zeno feel when he realized his father was close to death thanks to him?
(a) Remorse and sorrow.
(b) Anger and frustration.
(c) Confusuon and relief.
(d) Relief and guilt.

8. Who managed Zeno's father's business affairs?
(a) Giovanni.
(b) Olivi.
(c) His wife.
(d) Giovanna.

9. What does Zeno say about people who have not yet experienced marriage?
(a) They are smart to avoid marriage.
(b) They're missing out on one of the greatest joys in life.
(c) They undervalue it.
(d) They think it is more important than it really is.

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

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

12. How many cigarettes did Zeno take to the sanatorium?
(a) Five.
(b) None.
(c) Ten.
(d) Two.

13. How many hours a day did Zeno tell Tullio he worked in his office?
(a) 8 hours.
(b) 18 hours.
(c) 6 hours.
(d) 12 hours.

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

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