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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Aschenbach excited for the day to start?
(a) Because he can read the newspaper.
(b) Because he can see Tadzio.
(c) Because morning is his favorite time of day.
(d) Because he can go to the beach.

2. What is a physical characteristic of the first boatman Aschenbach sees?
(a) He has a large nose.
(b) He is missing fingers.
(c) He is a hunchback.
(d) He is blind.

3. Aschenbach frequently watches Tadzio at the _______.
(a) Theater.
(b) Zoo.
(c) Cafe.
(d) Beach.

4. What does Tadzio inspire Aschenbach to do?
(a) Paint.
(b) Write.
(c) Travel.
(d) Dance.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Aschenbach choose to go to Venice?

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

3. Why does Aschenbach leave Pola?

4. At the beach, Aschenbach eats _________.

5. What does Aschenbach feel when he realizes the truth about the young man?

(see the answer key)

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