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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What expression does the man at the chapel give to Aschenbach?
(a) A look of distress.
(b) A smile.
(c) Shock.
(d) A scowl.

2. While out on his walk, Aschenbach begins to feel _________.
(a) Sad.
(b) Ill.
(c) Invigorated.
(d) Happy.

3. What did Aschenbach want but never get?
(a) A brother.
(b) A son.
(c) A daughter.
(d) A wife.

4. At the beginning of the book, why does Aschenbach take a walk?
(a) To meet a friend.
(b) To clear his mind.
(c) To pick flowers.
(d) To buy groceries.

5. What season is it at the beginning of "Death In Venice?"
(a) Fall.
(b) Spring.
(c) Summer.
(d) Winter.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do Aschenbach's characters represent about his beliefs of humans?

3. Approximately how old is Aschenbach?

4. What is Aschenbach's father's profession?

5. What is the complexion of the man at the chapel?

(see the answer key)

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