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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 a physical characteristic of the first boatman Aschenbach sees?
(a) He is blind.
(b) He has a large nose.
(c) He is missing fingers.
(d) He is a hunchback.

2. Aschenbach keep his beard _________.
(a) Shaven.
(b) Braided.
(c) Long and curly.
(d) Big and white.

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

4. How intelligent is Aschenbach?
(a) Very intelligent.
(b) Not too bright.
(c) Average.
(d) Very stupid.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Aschenbach spend his free time in Venice?

2. How many times has Aschenbach been married?

3. What is Aschenbach's financial situation?

4. What does Aschenbach do after seeing Tadzio and his family on the pier?

5. Why does Aschenbach hesitate to leave Venice?

(see the answer key)

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