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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Aschenbach's father's profession?
(a) An official.
(b) A teacher.
(c) An actor.
(d) A salesman.

3. Where does Aschenbach frequently see Tadzio?
(a) Going for walks.
(b) Playing in the street.
(c) At the hotel restaurant.
(d) In his dreams.

4. What province is Aschenbach from?
(a) Berlin.
(b) Baden-Wuerttemberg.
(c) Bavaria.
(d) Selesia.

5. Aschenbach feels ______ when the Polish family isn't at dinner.
(a) Relieved.
(b) Happy.
(c) Anxious.
(d) Angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Now that Aschenbach is completely obsessed with Tadzio, Aschenbach is controlled by his ________.

2. Where does Aschenbach first see the family from his hotel?

3. What does Aschenbach notice about one of the young men on the boat?

4. What sense do the boatmen give to Aschenbach?

5. What do Aschenbach's characters represent about his beliefs of humans?

(see the answer key)

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