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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 mother's profession?
(a) A teacher.
(b) A seamstress.
(c) A housewife.
(d) An artist.

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

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

4. Aschenbach's childhood is characterized by _______.
(a) Travel.
(b) Abuse.
(c) Excitement.
(d) Loneliness.

5. What author does Aschenbach reference to describe his physical health?
(a) Shakespeare.
(b) Thomas Mann.
(c) Oscar Wilde.
(d) Cicero.

Short Answer Questions

1. Aschenbach's mother is from ________.

2. Aschenbach spends all his time _________.

3. How many children does Aschenbach have?

4. Aschenbach prides himself most on his _________.

5. What do Aschenbach's characters represent about his beliefs of humans?

(see the answer key)

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