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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When does "Death In Venice" take place?
(a) Modern day.
(b) Early 20th century.
(c) 1950's.
(d) Early 19th century.

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

4. When did Aschenbach achieve fame?
(a) Not yet, but he will.
(b) When he was young.
(c) Never.
(d) Only recently.

5. Aschenbach prides himself most on his _________.
(a) Personality.
(b) Good looks.
(c) Dignity.
(d) Charisma.

Short Answer Questions

1. Aschenbach has always led a(n) _____ life.

2. How long has Aschenbach been sick?

3. How many times has Aschenbach been married?

4. Usually Aschenbach feels ________ at his summer house.

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

(see the answer key)

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