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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Aschenbach's childhood is characterized by _______.
(a) Loneliness.
(b) Excitement.
(c) Abuse.
(d) Travel.

2. Now that Aschenbach is completely obsessed with Tadzio, Aschenbach is controlled by his ________.
(a) Morals.
(b) Emotions.
(c) Friends.
(d) Work.

3. What is Aschenbach's financial situation?
(a) He is poor.
(b) He is extravagantly wealthy.
(c) He is wealthy.
(d) He is homeless.

4. Why does the gondolier run away?
(a) Because he is stealing Aschenbach's luggage.
(b) Because he had to go get another passenger.
(c) Because he is a known criminal running from the police.
(d) Because Aschenbach yelled at him.

5. What does Aschenbach compare the gondola to?
(a) A bed.
(b) A coffin.
(c) A banana.
(d) A toy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Aschenbach feels ______ when the Polish family isn't at dinner.

2. Why does Aschenbach ignore his dilemmas regarding Tadzio?

3. Why does Aschenbach hesitate to leave Venice?

4. Aschenbach prides himself most on his _________.

5. While Aschenbach becomes more and more obsessed with Tadzio, what has he begun to lose interest in?

(see the answer key)

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