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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Aschenbach feel when he realizes the truth about the young man?
(a) Admiration.
(b) Amused.
(c) Confused.
(d) Disgusted.

2. Aschenbach's work ethic could be called _________.
(a) Passable.
(b) Diligent.
(c) Inconsistent.
(d) Lax.

3. What was the weather on Aschenbach's last trip to Venice?
(a) Unbearably hot.
(b) Sunny.
(c) Cold.
(d) Cloudy.

4. What makes Aschenbach believe Tadzio will not live long?
(a) Someone told Aschenbach this.
(b) Tadzio appears ill.
(c) Aschenbach has a dream.
(d) He sees a doctor visiting the boy's hotel room.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Aschenbach's belief system and opinions are_________.

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

3. Why does Aschenbach look at the world differently?

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

5. Aschenbach's wife is _______.

(see the answer key)

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