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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Aschenbach's mother is from ________.
(a) America.
(b) Brazil.
(c) Czechoslovakia.
(d) France.

2. What compels Aschenbach to leave Venice this time?
(a) He is robbed.
(b) A foul smell.
(c) He thinks his hotel is haunted.
(d) He hates Venice.

3. How many children does Aschenbach have?
(a) None.
(b) One.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

4. What was the weather on Aschenbach's last trip to Venice?
(a) Unbearably hot.
(b) Sunny.
(c) Cold.
(d) Cloudy.

5. At the beginning of Part Three, how long until Aschenbach embarks to Pola?
(a) The next day.
(b) A few days.
(c) A few weeks.
(d) A year.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the boat Aschenbach takes to Venice described?

2. Why does Aschenbach choose to go to Venice?

3. Aschenbach's work ethic could be called _________.

4. How intelligent is Aschenbach?

5. At the beginning of the book, why does Aschenbach take a walk?

(see the answer key)

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