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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the chapel, Aschenbach encounters a _______ man.
(a) Handsome.
(b) Middle-aged.
(c) Young.
(d) Strange.

2. Lately, Aschenbach has had a difficult time _________.
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Drinking.
(c) Reading.
(d) Eating.

3. What do Aschenbach's books represent?
(a) The struggles and triumphs of his generation.
(b) The criminal and corrupt nature of humans.
(c) The current political situation.
(d) The superiority of animals over humans.

4. On his walk, where does Aschenbach end up and stop briefly?
(a) At a religious commune.
(b) At a monastery.
(c) At a Byzantine chapel.
(d) At a Jewish temple.

5. While out on his walk, Aschenbach begins to feel _________.
(a) Ill.
(b) Invigorated.
(c) Happy.
(d) Sad.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Aschenbach returns to the chapel at the end of his walk, the man has ___________.

2. How does Aschenbach dress?

3. What did Aschenbach want but never get?

4. What did the professions of Aschenbach's parents instill in him?

5. Aschenbach's belief system and opinions are_________.

(see the answer key)

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