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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Aschenbach feel about being forced to stay in Venice?
(a) Angry.
(b) Impartial.
(c) Frustrated.
(d) Elated.

2. What does Tadzio begin to do that forces Aschenbach to speculate about Tadzio's feelings for him?
(a) He walks past his bathing cabin.
(b) He makes eye contact.
(c) He writes him leters.
(d) He approaches him.

3. What is Tadzio wearing when Aschenbach first sees him?
(a) A pirate costume.
(b) A simple shirt and pants.
(c) A sailor suit.
(d) A bathing suit.

4. What is Aschenbach's first thought in the morning?
(a) Tadzio.
(b) Bathing.
(c) Writing.
(d) Food.

5. Aschenbach feels _______ about using Tadzio as inspiration.
(a) Unworthy.
(b) Immature.
(c) Guilty.
(d) Unnatural.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of school did Aschenbach attend?

2. How does Aschenbach hide his loneliness?

3. Aschenbach's fixation on Tadzio could be called:

4. What characterizes Aschenbach's daydream?

5. While Aschenbach becomes more and more obsessed with Tadzio, what has he begun to lose interest in?

(see the answer key)

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