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Death in Venice | Quiz

Thomas Mann
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Death in Venice | Quiz

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1)

How long has Aschenbach been sick? (from Part 2)

Since yesterday.
A few years.
A week.
Since youth.
2)

Where does Aschenbach go to get his make-over? (from Part 5)

His own bathroom.
A barbershop.
A upscale salon.
A doctor.
3)

At the beginning of Part Three, how long until Aschenbach embarks to Pola? (from Part 3)

A few weeks.
A year.
The next day.
A few days.
4)

Aschenbach prides himself most on his _________. (from Part 2)

Personality.
Good looks.
Charisma.
Dignity.
5)

What is the weather like in Venice? (from Part 3)

Unbearably hot.
Raining.
Gray and cloudy.
Sunny and warm.
6)

How does Aschenbach describe the family as a whole? (from Part 3)

Unsophisticated.
Dignified.
Rude.
Nervous.
7)

What is Aschenbach's intention of getting a make-over? (from Part 5)

To be more presentable.
To look like a movie star.
To look like his father.
To look younger.
8)

What does Aschenbach buy to eat as he walks through the streets of Venice towards the end of Part Five? (from Part 5)

Candy.
Meat.
Strawberries.
Vegetables.
9)

What does Aschenbach observe about the boy's sisters? (from Part 3)

They are stupid.
They are rude.
They are happy and carefree.
They are very serious.
10)

Why does Aschenbach leave Pola? (from Part 3)

He sees an enemy of his.
The weather is poor.
It isn't satisfying his ideals for the vacation.
He doesn't like the people.
11)

At the height of Aschenbach's obsession with Tadzio, what sense has Tadzio reinvigorated in Aschenbach? (from Part 4)

Corruption.
Wealth.
Death.
Life.
12)

Why is Aschenbach forced to stay in Venice longer? (from Part 3)

His luggage was mislabled.
No boats were running.
He fell ill.
He ran out of money.
13)

What does Aschenbach feel when he realizes the truth about the young man? (from Part 3)

Amused.
Disgusted.
Admiration.
Confused.
14)

What does Aschenbach drink while he watches the street performers? (from Part 5)

Pomegranate juice.
Water.
Wine.
Beer.
15)

What does Aschenbach credit his level of greatness to? (from Part 2)

He is inherently better.
He is more talented than others.
People have sympathy for him.
He has survived many trials.
16)

Which specific Greek god does Aschenbach compare Tadzio to while he watches him on the beach? (from Part 4)

Eros.
Zeus.
Hades.
Apollo.
17)

Italian officials are trying to keep the existence of the plague _____________. (from Part 5)

A secret.
A warning against allowing tourists in.
Front page news.
A comical joke.
18)

In Part Four, Aschenbach begins to believe that Tadzio is _________ of Aschenbach's feelings. (from Part 4)

Ignorant.
Rejectful.
Aware.
Suspicious.
19)

Aschenbach's last dream in the book is characterized by: (from Part 5)

Beauty.
Decadence.
Romance.
Foreshadowing.
20)

Aschenbach feels __________ his old life at the end of the book. (from Part 5)

Nostalgic for.
Repulsed by.
Proud of.
Indifferent to.
21)

What does Aschenbach compare the boy in the hotel to? (from Part 3)

His own son.
A monster.
Himself.
A Greek statue.
22)

Aschenbach and Tadzio's relationship is _________. (from Part 4)

Unspoken.
Boring.
Failing.
Passionate.
23)

What compels Aschenbach to leave Venice this time? (from Part 3)

He thinks his hotel is haunted.
He hates Venice.
A foul smell.
He is robbed.
24)

Why does Aschenbach compare Tadzio to gods? (from Part 4)

Because he can fly.
Because he has magical powers.
Because he is beautiful.
Because he changes the seasons.
25)

Aschenbach has a _______ complexion. (from Part 2)

Dark.
Pale.
Rosy.
Ashen.
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