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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The tone at the beginning of "Death In Venice" is ___________.
(a) Sad.
(b) Ominous.
(c) Lighthearted.
(d) Dramatic.

2. How does Aschenbach dress?
(a) Sloppy.
(b) Clean-cut.
(c) Eccentric.
(d) Fashionable.

3. Aschenbach's work ethic could be called _________.
(a) Inconsistent.
(b) Diligent.
(c) Passable.
(d) Lax.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part Two, Aschenbach no longer feels _____ with his work.

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

3. What is the cause of Aschenbach's sickness?

4. What happens in Aschenbach's daydream?

5. What is the weather on this first day in the novella?

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