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

2. What is the cause of Aschenbach's sickness?
(a) Poor diet.
(b) Cancer.
(c) Food poisoning.
(d) Strain of work.

3. The family Aschenbach sees in his hotel are from _______.
(a) Germany.
(b) Italy.
(c) Poland.
(d) France.

4. How does Aschenbach pass the time on the boat?
(a) He strikes up a conversation.
(b) He daydreams.
(c) He writes.
(d) He sleeps.

5. While Aschenbach takes his walk at the beginning of Part One, the streets of the city are _______.
(a) Silent.
(b) Dirty.
(c) Crowded.
(d) Empty.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Aschenbach returns to the chapel at the end of his walk, the man has ___________.

2. When Aschenbach is forced to stay in Venice what is he able to do?

3. Usually Aschenbach feels ________ at his summer house.

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

5. What sort of school did Aschenbach attend?

(see the answer key)

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