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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Aschenbach's financial situation?
(a) He is poor.
(b) He is homeless.
(c) He is wealthy.
(d) He is extravagantly wealthy.

2. What author does Aschenbach reference to describe his physical health?
(a) Cicero.
(b) Oscar Wilde.
(c) Thomas Mann.
(d) Shakespeare.

3. Aschenbach spends all his time _________.
(a) Reading.
(b) Daydreaming.
(c) Listening to music.
(d) Writing.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What season is it at the beginning of "Death In Venice?"

2. Aschenbach's mother is from ________.

3. Lately, Aschenbach has had a difficult time _________.

4. How aware is Aschenbach of his own mortality?

5. How many times has Aschenbach been married?

(see the answer key)

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