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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Aschenbach's first thought in the morning?
(a) Tadzio.
(b) Writing.
(c) Bathing.
(d) Food.

2. How long has Aschenbach been sick?
(a) Since yesterday.
(b) A few years.
(c) Since youth.
(d) A week.

3. What is Aschenbach's mother's profession?
(a) A seamstress.
(b) A housewife.
(c) A teacher.
(d) An artist.

4. What does Aschenbach observe about the boy's sisters?
(a) They are happy and carefree.
(b) They are rude.
(c) They are very serious.
(d) They are stupid.

5. What is Aschenbach's vision at the beginning of Part Four supposed to represent?
(a) Judgement.
(b) Age.
(c) Love.
(d) Fear.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Aschenbach dress?

2. What did Aschenbach want but never get?

3. What does Aschenbach compare the gondola to?

4. What does Aschenbach compare the boy in the hotel to?

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

(see the answer key)

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