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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long has Aschenbach been sick?
(a) Since yesterday.
(b) Since youth.
(c) A few years.
(d) A week.

2. What type of school did Aschenbach attend?
(a) Boarding school.
(b) Military school.
(c) Catholic school.
(d) Homeschooling.

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

4. What makes Aschenbach pull back from his daydream?
(a) Dissatisfaction with his imagination.
(b) He becomes tired.
(c) Fear of judgement.
(d) Diligence in work.

5. What arrangements does Aschenbach make to stay in Venice longer?
(a) He quits his job.
(b) He rents an apartment.
(c) He learns Italian.
(d) He has more money sent to him.

Short Answer Questions

1. The tone at the beginning of "Death In Venice" is ___________.

2. At the beginning of the book, why does Aschenbach take a walk?

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

4. What does Aschenbach compare the second boatman's beard to?

5. What does Tadzio inspire Aschenbach to do?

(see the answer key)

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