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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Aschenbach look at the world differently?
(a) Because he is an artist.
(b) Because he is colorblind.
(c) Because he has unusually excellent vision.
(d) Because he is hallucinating.

2. What is the purpose of Part Two of "Death In Venice?"
(a) To set the political context.
(b) To gain sympathy for Aschenbach.
(c) To explain Aschenbach's personality.
(d) To explain Part One.

3. The approaching war referenced is __________.
(a) World War Two.
(b) The Vietnam War.
(c) World War One.
(d) The Cold War.

4. What does Aschenbach notice about one of the young men on the boat?
(a) That he is actually a woman.
(b) That he is younger than the other men.
(c) That he is a pickpocket.
(d) That he is actually very old.

5. What is the weather on this first day in the novella?
(a) Warm and sunny.
(b) Dark and cloudy.
(c) Raining.
(d) Snowing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a physical characteristic of the first boatman Aschenbach sees?

2. What did Aschenbach want but never get?

3. Why does Aschenbach become frustrated with the gondolier?

4. What does Aschenbach feel when he realizes the truth about the young man?

5. What sense do the boatmen give to Aschenbach?

(see the answer key)

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