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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Aschenbach's mother is from ________.
(a) Czechoslovakia.
(b) France.
(c) America.
(d) Brazil.

2. What characterized Aschenbach in his youth?
(a) Isolated.
(b) Talented.
(c) All of these.
(d) Intellectual.

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

4. What is Aschenbach's profession?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Businessman.
(c) Writer.
(d) Painter.

5. What is the cause of Aschenbach's anxiety?
(a) His failure as a writer.
(b) His poverty.
(c) The death of a friend.
(d) The approaching war.

Short Answer Questions

1. Aschenbach's childhood is characterized by _______.

2. What do Aschenbach's books represent?

3. How aware is Aschenbach of his own mortality?

4. Usually Aschenbach feels ________ at his summer house.

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

(see the answer key)

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