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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Aschenbach get off the gondola and return to it?
(a) Because he was filing a complaint against the gondolier.
(b) Because he forgot to say goodbye to the gondolier.
(c) Because he forgot his luggage.
(d) Because he was getting change to pay the gondolier.

2. How does Aschenbach feel at the prospect of Tadzio not living long?
(a) Ecstatic.
(b) Comforted.
(c) Sad.
(d) Impartial.

3. Where does Aschenbach spend his free time in Venice?
(a) In his room.
(b) At a cafe.
(c) In shops.
(d) At the beach.

4. How does Aschenbach feel about being forced to stay in Venice?
(a) Impartial.
(b) Elated.
(c) Frustrated.
(d) Angry.

5. What characterized Aschenbach in his youth?
(a) Talented.
(b) Intellectual.
(c) All of these.
(d) Isolated.

Short Answer Questions

1. The family Aschenbach sees in his hotel are from _______.

2. Aschenbach spends all his time _________.

3. Tadzio has reinstated Aschenbach's sense of _______.

4. Aschenbach is ________ when he suddenly sees the Polish family on the pier.

5. Aschenbach and Tadzio's relationship is _________.

(see the answer key)

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