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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Aschenbach chronically suffer from?
(a) Psychosis.
(b) Bad health.
(c) Insomnia.
(d) Gullibility.

2. What captivates Aschenbach about the boy in the hotel lobby?
(a) His rudeness.
(b) His ugliness.
(c) His clothes.
(d) His beauty.

3. What makes Aschenbach believe Tadzio will not live long?
(a) Aschenbach has a dream.
(b) Tadzio appears ill.
(c) Someone told Aschenbach this.
(d) He sees a doctor visiting the boy's hotel room.

4. Why is Aschenbach excited for the day to start?
(a) Because he can read the newspaper.
(b) Because morning is his favorite time of day.
(c) Because he can go to the beach.
(d) Because he can see Tadzio.

5. What does Aschenbach compare the second boatman's beard to?
(a) Horse hair.
(b) A fluffy cloud.
(c) A goat.
(d) A waterfall.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aschenbach notice about one of the young men on the boat?

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

3. What is Aschenbach's financial situation?

4. In Part Four, Aschenbach's feelings during his trip to Venice are becoming more __________.

5. What does Tadzio give to Aschenbach when he sees him on the pier?

(see the answer key)

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