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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Aschenbach's financial situation?
(a) He is poor.
(b) He is wealthy.
(c) He is extravagantly wealthy.
(d) He is homeless.

2. Aschenbach prides himself most on his _________.
(a) Dignity.
(b) Good looks.
(c) Personality.
(d) Charisma.

3. Why does Aschenbach get off the gondola and return to it?
(a) Because he forgot his luggage.
(b) Because he was filing a complaint against the gondolier.
(c) Because he was getting change to pay the gondolier.
(d) Because he forgot to say goodbye to the gondolier.

4. Aschenbach has always led a(n) _____ life.
(a) Adventuresome.
(b) Exciting.
(c) Average.
(d) Solitary.

5. What season is it at the beginning of "Death In Venice?"
(a) Fall.
(b) Winter.
(c) Spring.
(d) Summer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What compelled Aschenbach to leave Venice during his last trip?

2. Aschenbach's father is from _________.

3. Aschenbach feels _______ about using Tadzio as inspiration.

4. What arrangements does Aschenbach make to stay in Venice longer?

5. Which specific Greek god does Aschenbach compare Tadzio to while he watches him on the beach?

(see the answer key)

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