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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the weather on this first day in the novella?
(a) Raining.
(b) Snowing.
(c) Dark and cloudy.
(d) Warm and sunny.

2. The man at the chapel carries a _______.
(a) Walking stick.
(b) Bag of money.
(c) Dog.
(d) Pack.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens in Aschenbach's daydream?

2. What characterizes Aschenbach's daydream?

3. On his walk, what does Aschenbach pass?

4. When Aschenbach pulls back from his daydream, it shows his reluctance to follow ______.

5. Aschenbach sees a man at the chapel. What color is the man's hair?

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