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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Aschenbach's father's profession?
(a) A teacher.
(b) An official.
(c) A salesman.
(d) An actor.

2. What does Aschenbach notice about one of the young men on the boat?
(a) That he is younger than the other men.
(b) That he is a pickpocket.
(c) That he is actually very old.
(d) That he is actually a woman.

3. Why does Aschenbach choose to go to Venice?
(a) Because he is meeting a friend.
(b) Because he speaks Italian.
(c) Because it is the ideal vacation spot.
(d) Because he is familiar with it.

4. How is the boat Aschenbach takes to Venice described?
(a) Modern.
(b) Dilapidated.
(c) Old fashioned.
(d) Luxurious.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The man at the chapel has _____ teeth.

2. How long has Aschenbach been sick?

3. What does Aschenbach compare the second boatman's beard to?

4. What is the cause of Aschenbach's anxiety?

5. Aschenbach has a _______ complexion.

(see the answer key)

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