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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Aschenbach is ________ when he suddenly sees the Polish family on the pier.
(a) Elated.
(b) Surprised.
(c) Angry.
(d) Frustrated.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What compelled Aschenbach to leave Venice during his last trip?

2. After Aschenbach decides to stay in Venice, he plans to stay in Venice ________.

3. Aschenbach, in his decision to stay, is ignoring his _________.

4. What does Aschenbach compare the gondola to?

5. Aschenbach's mother is from ________.

(see the answer key)

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