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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How aware is Aschenbach of his own mortality?
(a) He plans to kill himself.
(b) He is unaware of his mortality.
(c) He fears he will dies soon.
(d) He thinks he is immortal.

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

3. When Aschenbach returns to the chapel at the end of his walk, the man has ___________.
(a) Struck up a discussion wth another man.
(b) Disappeared.
(c) Changed his clothes.
(d) Begun praying.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Judging from the man's attire and physical characteristics, Aschenbach concludes that this man is NOT _______ .

3. While Aschenbach takes his walk at the beginning of Part One, the streets of the city are _______.

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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