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

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

4. How did Zeno feel about his future wife during his engagement?
(a) He hated her.
(b) He found her funny.
(c) He found her repulsive.
(d) He felt physical desire for her.

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

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

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

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

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

10. According to Zeno, when did his mother die?
(a) Before he was 15.
(b) When she was 73.
(c) When he was 20.
(d) At the same time as his father.

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

12. What did Zeno's relatives reveal about his father?
(a) He knew Zeno's secret.
(b) He was a gambler.
(c) He drank too much.
(d) He may have been unfaithful.

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

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

15. According to Zeno's estimation, how old was his father's doctor?
(a) In his seventies.
(b) Not more than forty.
(c) Not much older than twenty.
(d) In his thirties.