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

2. What is the specific aspect of Tadzio that inspires Aschenbach?
(a) His clothing.
(b) His body.
(c) His voice.
(d) His eyes.

3. The man at the chapel has _____ teeth.
(a) White.
(b) Yellow.
(c) Missing.
(d) No.

4. Aschenbach frequently watches Tadzio at the _______.
(a) Beach.
(b) Theater.
(c) Zoo.
(d) Cafe.

5. What is Aschenbach's profession?
(a) Writer.
(b) Businessman.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Painter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Aschenbach has always led a(n) _____ life.

2. What sort of school did Aschenbach attend?

3. What does Tadzio inspire Aschenbach to do?

4. How does Aschenbach spend his idle time as his affections for Tadzio increase?

5. How aware is Aschenbach of his own mortality?

(see the answer key)

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