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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens in Aschenbach's daydream?
(a) He foresees his own death.
(b) He meets and falls in love with a beautiful woman.
(c) He sees a vivid scene of a tropical foreign land.
(d) He remembers a birthday he spent with his parents.

2. What makes Aschenbach pull back from his daydream?
(a) Dissatisfaction with his imagination.
(b) He becomes tired.
(c) Diligence in work.
(d) Fear of judgement.

3. What season is it at the beginning of "Death In Venice?"
(a) Fall.
(b) Summer.
(c) Winter.
(d) Spring.

4. When does "Death In Venice" take place?
(a) Early 20th century.
(b) 1950's.
(c) Modern day.
(d) Early 19th century.

5. What is the cause of Aschenbach's sickness?
(a) Strain of work.
(b) Poor diet.
(c) Food poisoning.
(d) Cancer.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Aschenbach hide his loneliness?

2. What expression does the man at the chapel give to Aschenbach?

3. What does Aschenbach chronically suffer from?

4. Why does Aschenbach look at the world differently?

5. What is the cause of Aschenbach's anxiety?

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