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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How has Tadzio changed how Aschenbach feels about his writing?
(a) He doesn't care anymore.
(b) He is not amused with it.
(c) He is more displeased with it.
(d) He is excited by it.

2. At the beginning of the book, when Aschenbach encounters the man at the chapel, what does their interaction consists of?
(a) Lively conversation.
(b) Silence.
(c) Heckling.
(d) Complimenting.

3. What province is Aschenbach from?
(a) Selesia.
(b) Bavaria.
(c) Berlin.
(d) Baden-Wuerttemberg.

4. Tadzio has reinstated Aschenbach's sense of _______.
(a) Direction.
(b) Life.
(c) Friendship.
(d) Beauty.

5. Aschenbach is ________ when he suddenly sees the Polish family on the pier.
(a) Frustrated.
(b) Elated.
(c) Surprised.
(d) Angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Aschenbach's first thought in the morning?

2. On his walk, what does Aschenbach pass?

3. When Aschenbach pulls back from his daydream, it shows his reluctance to follow ______.

4. What does Aschenbach feel when he realizes the truth about the young man?

5. In Part Four, Aschenbach begins to believe that Tadzio is _________ of Aschenbach's feelings.

(see the answer key)

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