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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Aschenbach's characters represent about his beliefs of humans?
(a) The scum of humanity.
(b) The ideal person.
(c) Corrupt politicians.
(d) Superhuman.

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

3. Aschenbach's father is from _________.
(a) Iceland.
(b) America.
(c) Prussia.
(d) France.

4. 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.

5. How many children does Aschenbach have?
(a) None.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What sort of school did Aschenbach attend?

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

4. Aschenbach's childhood is characterized by _______.

5. While out on his walk, Aschenbach begins to feel _________.

(see the answer key)

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