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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What characterizes Aschenbach's daydream?
(a) Horrifying.
(b) Exotic.
(c) Dismal.
(d) Festive.

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

4. Aschenbach has always led a(n) _____ life.
(a) Solitary.
(b) Average.
(c) Adventuresome.
(d) Exciting.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many times has Aschenbach been divorced?

3. How many times has Aschenbach been married?

4. The approaching war referenced is __________.

5. Approximately how old is Aschenbach?

(see the answer key)

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