View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beach, Aschenbach eats _________.
(a) Strawberries.
(b) Candy.
(c) Grapes.
(d) Caviar.

2. Why does the gondolier run away?
(a) Because Aschenbach yelled at him.
(b) Because he had to go get another passenger.
(c) Because he is stealing Aschenbach's luggage.
(d) Because he is a known criminal running from the police.

3. What does Tadzio give to Aschenbach when he sees him on the pier?
(a) A smile.
(b) A letter.
(c) A flower.
(d) A scowl.

4. Aschenbach's fixation on Tadzio could be called:
(a) Analytical.
(b) Obsession.
(c) Neutral.
(d) Neglect.

5. Aschenbach's father is from _________.
(a) France.
(b) Iceland.
(c) Prussia.
(d) America.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Aschenbach's father's profession?

2. Aschenbach spends all his time _________.

3. Where does Aschenbach live?

4. Lately, Aschenbach has had a difficult time _________.

5. Why does Aschenbach hesitate to approach Tadzio?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 153 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample