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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Aschenbach pulls back from his daydream, it shows his reluctance to follow ______.
(a) Societal standards.
(b) His impulses.
(c) His parents' advise.
(d) Other's direction.

2. Aschenbach's daydream shows his _______.
(a) Fear of heights.
(b) Tendency to follow societal pressures.
(c) Dissatisfaction with humans.
(d) Desire for adventure.

3. Usually Aschenbach feels ________ at his summer house.
(a) Ill.
(b) Crazy.
(c) Lonely.
(d) Productive.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. On his walk, what does Aschenbach pass?

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

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

4. At the chapel, Aschenbach encounters a _______ man.

5. How aware is Aschenbach of his own mortality?

(see the answer key)

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