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

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

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

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

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

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

9. How did Zeno tell his father he viewed religion?
(a) As a lie.
(b) As something that has great meaning.
(c) As a fairy tale.
(d) As phenomenon.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. Who was Guido Speier?
(a) Ada's love interest.
(b) A professor.
(c) A butler.
(d) Zeno's best friend.

13. How old does Zeno say Giovanni is?
(a) 70.
(b) 45.
(c) 60.
(d) 50.

14. How many reasons did Zeno initially give his fiance for being late for the wedding?
(a) Two.
(b) One.
(c) At least three.
(d) Five.

15. What disease did Tullio have?
(a) Consumption.
(b) Cancer.
(c) Rheumatism.
(d) Diabetes.