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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why does Aschenbach look at the world differently?
(a) Because he has unusually excellent vision.
(b) Because he is hallucinating.
(c) Because he is an artist.
(d) Because he is colorblind.

4. On his walk, what does Aschenbach pass?
(a) A homeless man.
(b) A statue.
(c) A stoneyard with gravestones for sale.
(d) A garden.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Aschenbach describe the family as a whole?

2. The man at the chapel carries a _______.

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

4. Aschenbach prides himself most on his _________.

5. How does Aschenbach feel at the prospect of Tadzio not living long?

(see the answer key)

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