View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What author does Aschenbach reference to describe his physical health?
(a) Shakespeare.
(b) Thomas Mann.
(c) Oscar Wilde.
(d) Cicero.

2. What is the weather on this first day in the novella?
(a) Dark and cloudy.
(b) Raining.
(c) Snowing.
(d) Warm and sunny.

3. How long has Aschenbach been sick?
(a) A week.
(b) Since yesterday.
(c) A few years.
(d) Since youth.

4. What sort of school did Aschenbach attend?
(a) Military school.
(b) Catholic school.
(c) He didn't attend school.
(d) Homeschool.

5. What is Aschenbach's financial situation?
(a) He is poor.
(b) He is wealthy.
(c) He is homeless.
(d) He is extravagantly wealthy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When does "Death In Venice" take place?

3. Usually Aschenbach feels ________ at his summer house.

4. What type of school did Aschenbach attend?

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

(see the answer key)

This section contains 169 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample