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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many children does Aschenbach have?
(a) None.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) One.

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

3. How does Aschenbach feel at the prospect of Tadzio not living long?
(a) Sad.
(b) Comforted.
(c) Impartial.
(d) Ecstatic.

4. Why does Aschenbach become frustrated with the gondolier?
(a) Because he smells bad.
(b) Because he is bad at his job.
(c) Because he is taking him in the wrong direction.
(d) Because he is criticizing Aschenbach.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What province is Aschenbach from?

2. Why does Aschenbach leave Pola?

3. What is the purpose of Part Two of "Death In Venice?"

4. How does Aschenbach look, physically?

5. Aschenbach's father is from _________.

(see the answer key)

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