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

2. What does Zeno describe as his second trouble?
(a) The effort he put into quitting smoking.
(b) An addiction to alcohol.
(c) A chronic sore throat.
(d) Females.

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

4. Whom did Zeno ask to marry him next when Ada refused?
(a) Alberta.
(b) Anna.
(c) Augusta.
(d) Giovanna.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What doubt does Zeno say may have bound him to his vice?

2. How old does Zeno say Giovanni is?

3. How does Zeno say he came to steal?

4. What does Zeno say he would do if he was born again?

5. What does Zeno say that he did after making a resolution to stop smoking?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Zeno write about tears and faults?

3. How did Zeno initially describe Augusta?

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

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

6. Why does Zeno say it was difficult for him to spend time with his father?

7. Why did Zeno go to see Dr. Canestrini?

8. What did Zeno say to Maria when she initially cried over his father's condition?

9. How did Zeno describe Ada's appearance?

10. Why did Zeno marry Augusta?

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