Death in Venice | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Part 1

1. Where does Aschenbach live?

Munich.

2. When does "Death In Venice" take place?

Early 20th century.

3. At the beginning of the book, why does Aschenbach take a walk?

To clear his mind.

4. On his walk, what does Aschenbach pass?

A stoneyard with gravestones for sale.

5. On his walk, where does Aschenbach end up and stop briefly?

At a Byzantine chapel.

6. What is the weather on this first day in the novella?

Dark and cloudy.

7. At the chapel, Aschenbach encounters a _______ man.

Strange.

8. Aschenbach sees a man at the chapel. What color is the man's hair?

Red.

9. What is Aschenbach's profession?

Writer.

10. Approximately how old is Aschenbach?

Middle-aged.

11. When Aschenbach returns to the chapel at the end of his walk, the man has ___________.

Disappeared.

12. The tone at the beginning of "Death In Venice"...
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