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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tadzio begin to do that forces Aschenbach to speculate about Tadzio's feelings for him?
(a) He writes him leters.
(b) He walks past his bathing cabin.
(c) He makes eye contact.
(d) He approaches him.

2. Why does Aschenbach choose to go to Venice?
(a) Because he speaks Italian.
(b) Because it is the ideal vacation spot.
(c) Because he is meeting a friend.
(d) Because he is familiar with it.

3. What is Aschenbach's self body image in Part Five?
(a) Realistic.
(b) Poor.
(c) He is indifferent to it.
(d) Overly positive.

4. What does Aschenbach buy to eat as he walks through the streets of Venice towards the end of Part Five?
(a) Candy.
(b) Strawberries.
(c) Vegetables.
(d) Meat.

5. What is the purpose of Part Two of "Death In Venice?"
(a) To explain Aschenbach's personality.
(b) To gain sympathy for Aschenbach.
(c) To explain Part One.
(d) To set the political context.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tadzio give to Aschenbach when he sees him on the pier?

2. How does Aschenbach feel about being forced to stay in Venice?

3. The street performer tells Aschenbach that the disinfectant is _________.

4. Why does Aschenbach hesitate to leave Venice?

5. In Part Four, Aschenbach's feelings during his trip to Venice are becoming more __________.

(see the answer key)

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