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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Aschenbach is forced to stay in Venice what is he able to do?
(a) See more of Tadzio.
(b) See a play.
(c) Visit an old friend.
(d) Enjoy the good weather.

2. Why does Aschenbach choose to go to Venice?
(a) Because it is the ideal vacation spot.
(b) Because he is meeting a friend.
(c) Because he speaks Italian.
(d) Because he is familiar with it.

3. Why does the gondolier run away?
(a) Because he had to go get another passenger.
(b) Because he is a known criminal running from the police.
(c) Because he is stealing Aschenbach's luggage.
(d) Because Aschenbach yelled at him.

4. Lately, Aschenbach has been _______ with his routine.
(a) Dissatisfied.
(b) Fulfilled.
(c) Enslaved.
(d) Satisfied.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What sort of school did Aschenbach attend?

2. What does Aschenbach compare the boy in the hotel to?

3. What did Aschenbach want but never get?

4. What does Aschenbach do after seeing Tadzio and his family on the pier?

5. After Aschenbach decides to stay in Venice, he plans to stay in Venice ________.

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