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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 is excited by it.
(b) He doesn't care anymore.
(c) He is more displeased with it.
(d) He is not amused with it.

2. What is Aschenbach's father's profession?
(a) An official.
(b) An actor.
(c) A teacher.
(d) A salesman.

3. How does Aschenbach sleep?
(a) Soundly.
(b) Fitfully.
(c) He is an insomniac.
(d) He has nightmares.

4. Aschenbach spends all his time _________.
(a) Daydreaming.
(b) Reading.
(c) Writing.
(d) Listening to music.

5. Aschenbach's mother is from ________.
(a) America.
(b) Brazil.
(c) Czechoslovakia.
(d) France.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At the height of Aschenbach's obsession with Tadzio, what sense has Tadzio reinvigorated in Aschenbach?

3. When did Aschenbach achieve fame?

4. How does Aschenbach feel at the prospect of Tadzio not living long?

5. What arrangements does Aschenbach make to stay in Venice longer?

(see the answer key)

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