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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Aschenbach compare the second boatman's beard to?
(a) A waterfall.
(b) A fluffy cloud.
(c) A goat.
(d) Horse hair.

2. What is Aschenbach's brief dilemma with his fixation of Tadzio?
(a) It might be inappropriate.
(b) It will ruin his marraige.
(c) Tadzio doesn't return his feelings.
(d) Others might disapprove.

3. What did Aschenbach want but never get?
(a) A brother.
(b) A son.
(c) A daughter.
(d) A wife.

4. Where does Aschenbach first see the family from his hotel?
(a) On the boat to Venice.
(b) At the beach.
(c) At a restaurant.
(d) In the lobby.

5. The family Aschenbach sees in his hotel are from _______.
(a) Poland.
(b) France.
(c) Italy.
(d) Germany.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Aschenbach sleep?

2. What does Aschenbach do after seeing Tadzio and his family on the pier?

3. How aware is Aschenbach of his own mortality?

4. Judging from the man's attire and physical characteristics, Aschenbach concludes that this man is NOT _______ .

5. While out on his walk, Aschenbach begins to feel _________.

(see the answer key)

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