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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Aschenbach's childhood is characterized by _______.
(a) Excitement.
(b) Abuse.
(c) Travel.
(d) Loneliness.

2. At the beginning of Part Three, how long until Aschenbach embarks to Pola?
(a) A few days.
(b) A year.
(c) A few weeks.
(d) The next day.

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

4. What does Aschenbach compare the gondola to?
(a) A coffin.
(b) A banana.
(c) A bed.
(d) A toy.

5. On his walk, where does Aschenbach end up and stop briefly?
(a) At a religious commune.
(b) At a Byzantine chapel.
(c) At a monastery.
(d) At a Jewish temple.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Aschenbach feel about being forced to stay in Venice?

2. At the chapel, Aschenbach encounters a _______ man.

3. How many times has Aschenbach been divorced?

4. The man at the chapel has _____ teeth.

5. What is the cause of Aschenbach's sickness?

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