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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Did Zeno cry immediately when he discovered that his father was ill?
(a) Yes.
(b) He tried to cry but could not.
(c) No.
(d) He did but pretended to have dust in his eyes.

2. 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 said the doctor's fees were astronomical.
(c) He believed the doctor was incompetent.
(d) He felt better.

3. Whom does Zeno say died soon after he was married?
(a) Olivi.
(b) Maria.
(c) Giovanna.
(d) His Mother:

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

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

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

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

8. How many commandments did Giovanni write in Zeno's notebook?
(a) 12.
(b) 5.
(c) 10.
(d) 3.

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

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

11. What does Zeno say one never talks about after getting married?
(a) Love.
(b) Passion.
(c) Prior Relationships.
(d) Illnesses.

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

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

14. Which sister thought Zeno was mad?
(a) Alberta.
(b) Augusta.
(c) Anna.
(d) Ada.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Zeno feel after his future wife accepted his proposal?

2. Whose idea was it to get the doctor when Zeno's father became ill?

3. Once Zeno bought his first pack of cigarettes, how many did he say he smoked at one time?

4. What did Zeno's father do right before he died?

5. According to Zeno, what was the most important event of his life?

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