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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of Part Three, how long until Aschenbach embarks to Pola?
(a) The next day.
(b) A few weeks.
(c) A year.
(d) A few days.

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

3. As Aschenbach's fixation on Tadzio increases in Part Four, what classical figures does he have a vision of?
(a) Romeo and Juliet.
(b) His mother and father.
(c) Socrates and Phaedrus.
(d) Adam and Eve.

4. In Part Two, Aschenbach no longer feels _____ with his work.
(a) Frustrated.
(b) Exhausted.
(c) Satisfied.
(d) Proud.

5. Usually Aschenbach feels ________ at his summer house.
(a) Productive.
(b) Crazy.
(c) Ill.
(d) Lonely.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Aschenbach is ________ when he suddenly sees the Polish family on the pier.

3. When does "Death In Venice" take place?

4. Lately, Aschenbach has been _______ with his routine.

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

(see the answer key)

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