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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What do Aschenbach's books represent?
(a) The struggles and triumphs of his generation.
(b) The superiority of animals over humans.
(c) The criminal and corrupt nature of humans.
(d) The current political situation.

3. The tone at the beginning of "Death In Venice" is ___________.
(a) Sad.
(b) Ominous.
(c) Lighthearted.
(d) Dramatic.

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

5. At the chapel, Aschenbach encounters a _______ man.
(a) Strange.
(b) Middle-aged.
(c) Young.
(d) Handsome.

Short Answer Questions

1. What characterizes Aschenbach's daydream?

2. How does Aschenbach look, physically?

3. What did the professions of Aschenbach's parents instill in him?

4. Where does Aschenbach live?

5. When Aschenbach returns to the chapel at the end of his walk, the man has ___________.

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