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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 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.

2. What sense do the boatmen give to Aschenbach?
(a) They are genuine.
(b) They are corrupt.
(c) They are happy.
(d) They are sad.

3. What is Tadzio wearing when Aschenbach first sees him?
(a) A pirate costume.
(b) A bathing suit.
(c) A simple shirt and pants.
(d) A sailor suit.

4. What does Aschenbach observe about the boy's sisters?
(a) They are happy and carefree.
(b) They are very serious.
(c) They are rude.
(d) They are stupid.

5. What characterized Aschenbach in his youth?
(a) Talented.
(b) Intellectual.
(c) All of these.
(d) Isolated.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Aschenbach spend his free time in Venice?

3. Where does Aschenbach first see the family from his hotel?

4. Usually Aschenbach feels ________ at his summer house.

5. Aschenbach's daydream shows his _______.

(see the answer key)

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