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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 become frustrated with the gondolier?
(a) Because he smells bad.
(b) Because he is taking him in the wrong direction.
(c) Because he is criticizing Aschenbach.
(d) Because he is bad at his job.

2. At the beach, Aschenbach eats _________.
(a) Candy.
(b) Strawberries.
(c) Grapes.
(d) Caviar.

3. What makes Aschenbach believe Tadzio will not live long?
(a) Aschenbach has a dream.
(b) He sees a doctor visiting the boy's hotel room.
(c) Someone told Aschenbach this.
(d) Tadzio appears ill.

4. How does Aschenbach look, physically?
(a) Handsome.
(b) Deformed.
(c) Young.
(d) Old.

5. What do Aschenbach's books represent?
(a) The struggles and triumphs of his generation.
(b) The criminal and corrupt nature of humans.
(c) The current political situation.
(d) The superiority of animals over humans.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Aschenbach compare Tadzio to gods?

2. Where does Aschenbach frequently see Tadzio?

3. Before his trip to Venice, Aschenbach used to be controlled by his _________.

4. As Aschenbach's fixation on Tadzio increases in Part Four, what classical figures does he have a vision of?

5. Why does Aschenbach hesitate to leave Venice?

(see the answer key)

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