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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Aschenbach sees a man at the chapel. What color is the man's hair?
(a) Red.
(b) Black.
(c) Grey.
(d) Blonde.

2. What is the cause of Aschenbach's sickness?
(a) Poor diet.
(b) Food poisoning.
(c) Strain of work.
(d) Cancer.

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

4. What is Aschenbach's vision at the beginning of Part Four supposed to represent?
(a) Fear.
(b) Love.
(c) Judgement.
(d) Age.

5. What does Tadzio inspire Aschenbach to do?
(a) Travel.
(b) Dance.
(c) Paint.
(d) Write.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Aschenbach spend his free time in Venice?

2. Why does Aschenbach hesitate to approach Tadzio?

3. How does Aschenbach pass the time on the boat?

4. The man at the chapel carries a _______.

5. What happens in Aschenbach's daydream?

(see the answer key)

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