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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Aschenbach first see the family from his hotel?
(a) At a restaurant.
(b) In the lobby.
(c) At the beach.
(d) On the boat to Venice.

2. Why does Aschenbach leave Pola?
(a) He sees an enemy of his.
(b) It isn't satisfying his ideals for the vacation.
(c) The weather is poor.
(d) He doesn't like the people.

3. The man at the chapel has _____ teeth.
(a) Missing.
(b) White.
(c) No.
(d) Yellow.

4. When did Aschenbach achieve fame?
(a) Never.
(b) Not yet, but he will.
(c) When he was young.
(d) Only recently.

5. What does Aschenbach compare the second boatman's beard to?
(a) A waterfall.
(b) A goat.
(c) Horse hair.
(d) A fluffy cloud.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Aschenbach live?

3. Why does Aschenbach hesitate to leave Venice?

4. What does Aschenbach credit his level of greatness to?

5. Aschenbach prides himself most on his _________.

(see the answer key)

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