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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the professions of Aschenbach's parents instill in him?
(a) Diligence in art.
(b) Skill at robbery.
(c) Laziness and ungratefulness.
(d) Sarcasm and wit.

2. When Aschenbach returns to the chapel at the end of his walk, the man has ___________.
(a) Changed his clothes.
(b) Disappeared.
(c) Begun praying.
(d) Struck up a discussion wth another man.

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

4. Aschenbach's daydream shows his _______.
(a) Fear of heights.
(b) Tendency to follow societal pressures.
(c) Dissatisfaction with humans.
(d) Desire for adventure.

5. What characterizes Aschenbach's daydream?
(a) Exotic.
(b) Festive.
(c) Horrifying.
(d) Dismal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Aschenbach want but never get?

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

3. Approximately how old is Aschenbach?

4. Judging from the man's attire and physical characteristics, Aschenbach concludes that this man is NOT _______ .

5. How does Aschenbach look, physically?

(see the answer key)

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