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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, The Story of a Business Partnership.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who caught Tacich's eye as a love interest?
(a) Carmen.
(b) Ada.
(c) Augusta.
(d) Zeno's daughter.

2. What did the doctor say when Zeno asked him whether there was any hope?
(a) "There is reason to hope."
(b) "None whatever!"
(c) "There is always hope!"
(d) "There's a 50-percent chance of recovery."

3. How does Zeno think his father felt about Zeno's future?
(a) Reluctant.
(b) Anxious.
(c) Expectant.
(d) Optimistic.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Zeno say died soon after he was married?

2. What did Zeno's relatives reveal about his father?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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