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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Aschenbach's fixation on Tadzio increases in Part Four, what classical figures does he have a vision of?
(a) His mother and father.
(b) Socrates and Phaedrus.
(c) Adam and Eve.
(d) Romeo and Juliet.

2. What makes Aschenbach pull back from his daydream?
(a) Diligence in work.
(b) He becomes tired.
(c) Dissatisfaction with his imagination.
(d) Fear of judgement.

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

4. Approximately how old is Aschenbach?
(a) Old man.
(b) Young man.
(c) Middle-aged.
(d) Teenager.

5. How does Aschenbach feel at the prospect of Tadzio not living long?
(a) Ecstatic.
(b) Sad.
(c) Impartial.
(d) Comforted.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the specific aspect of Tadzio that inspires Aschenbach?

2. How is the boat Aschenbach takes to Venice described?

3. How long has Aschenbach been sick?

4. Aschenbach feels _______ about using Tadzio as inspiration.

5. What compels Aschenbach to leave Venice this time?

(see the answer key)

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