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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How intelligent is Aschenbach?
(a) Very intelligent.
(b) Very stupid.
(c) Average.
(d) Not too bright.

2. In Part Four, Aschenbach's feelings during his trip to Venice are becoming more __________.
(a) Dulled down.
(b) Complex.
(c) Derisive.
(d) Skeptical.

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

4. What does Aschenbach see at dawn?
(a) Death approaching.
(b) Tadzio.
(c) Ghosts fleeing the hotel.
(d) Greek mythical figures.

5. In Part Four, Aschenbach begins to believe that Tadzio is _________ of Aschenbach's feelings.
(a) Aware.
(b) Rejectful.
(c) Suspicious.
(d) Ignorant.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the height of Aschenbach's obsession with Tadzio, what sense has Tadzio reinvigorated in Aschenbach?

2. The approaching war referenced is __________.

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

4. Aschenbach feels ______ when the Polish family isn't at dinner.

5. After his make-over, Aschenbach thinks he is only recognizable to ________.

(see the answer key)

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