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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why does Aschenbach get off the gondola and return to it?
(a) Because he forgot his luggage.
(b) Because he was getting change to pay the gondolier.
(c) Because he forgot to say goodbye to the gondolier.
(d) Because he was filing a complaint against the gondolier.

4. How does Aschenbach dress?
(a) Clean-cut.
(b) Sloppy.
(c) Eccentric.
(d) Fashionable.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Aschenbach forced to stay in Venice longer?

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

3. How many children does Aschenbach have?

4. What is the cause of Aschenbach's sickness?

5. Aschenbach has always led a(n) _____ life.

(see the answer key)

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