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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Aschenbach get off the gondola and return to it?
(a) Because he forgot to say goodbye to the gondolier.
(b) Because he forgot his luggage.
(c) Because he was filing a complaint against the gondolier.
(d) Because he was getting change to pay the gondolier.

2. Aschenbach's wife is _______.
(a) Remarried.
(b) Cheating on him.
(c) Dead.
(d) Missing.

3. What makes Aschenbach believe Tadzio will not live long?
(a) He sees a doctor visiting the boy's hotel room.
(b) Someone told Aschenbach this.
(c) Aschenbach has a dream.
(d) Tadzio appears ill.

4. On his walk, where does Aschenbach end up and stop briefly?
(a) At a religious commune.
(b) At a monastery.
(c) At a Byzantine chapel.
(d) At a Jewish temple.

5. What did the professions of Aschenbach's parents instill in him?
(a) Laziness and ungratefulness.
(b) Diligence in art.
(c) Sarcasm and wit.
(d) Skill at robbery.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Aschenbach pulls back from his daydream, it shows his reluctance to follow ______.

2. What is the cause of Aschenbach's anxiety?

3. What is Tadzio wearing when Aschenbach first sees him?

4. Why does Aschenbach choose to go to Venice?

5. Aschenbach prides himself most on his _________.

(see the answer key)

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