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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the complexion of the man at the chapel?
(a) Tan.
(b) Green and sickly.
(c) Rosy.
(d) Pale.

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

4. Aschenbach's belief system and opinions are_________.
(a) Rigid.
(b) Lax.
(c) Religious.
(d) Fickle.

5. What is the cause of Aschenbach's anxiety?
(a) His poverty.
(b) The approaching war.
(c) The death of a friend.
(d) His failure as a writer.

Short Answer Questions

1. On his walk, where does Aschenbach end up and stop briefly?

2. At the beginning of the book, why does Aschenbach take a walk?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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