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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Aschenbach credit his level of greatness to?
(a) He is more talented than others.
(b) He has survived many trials.
(c) He is inherently better.
(d) People have sympathy for him.

2. Aschenbach's childhood is characterized by _______.
(a) Abuse.
(b) Excitement.
(c) Loneliness.
(d) Travel.

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

4. Aschenbach has always led a(n) _____ life.
(a) Solitary.
(b) Average.
(c) Adventuresome.
(d) Exciting.

5. What sort of school did Aschenbach attend?
(a) Homeschool.
(b) Military school.
(c) Catholic school.
(d) He didn't attend school.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the cause of Aschenbach's sickness?

3. How aware is Aschenbach of his own mortality?

4. What is the cause of Aschenbach's anxiety?

5. What province is Aschenbach from?

(see the answer key)

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