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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What was Guido teaching the family when Zeno professed his love for Ada?
(a) Card tricks.
(b) Table turning.
(c) Fortune telling.
(d) Charades.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Zeno always try to quit smoking?

2. How did Giovanni react to Zeno's talk about getting rid of Olivi and managing his own affairs?

3. What was the nurse's name?

4. What did Zeno tell his father he was doing with his coat?

5. How many reasons did Zeno initially give his fiance for being late for the wedding?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Zeno marry Augusta?

2. Did Zeno tell Augusta that he loved her before they were married?

3. What does Zeno say he thinks will happen to pain and pleasure after death?

4. At the end of Chapter 3, how did Zeno say he felt about marrying Augusta?

5. What did Zeno write about marriage and Mother Nature?

6. How does Zeno say his future father-in-law treated him?

7. What two events does Zeno say stopped him from stealing?

8. Why did Zeno become upset with the doctor who had the electricity machine?

9. How did Zeno feel he compared to his father?

10. How did Zeno's wife seem to feel about the idea of him going into the sanatorium?

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