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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Now that Aschenbach is completely obsessed with Tadzio, Aschenbach is controlled by his ________.
(a) Emotions.
(b) Friends.
(c) Work.
(d) Morals.

2. When did Aschenbach achieve fame?
(a) Never.
(b) Not yet, but he will.
(c) When he was young.
(d) Only recently.

3. What does Aschenbach do after seeing Tadzio and his family on the pier?
(a) Practices how he will speak to Tadzio.
(b) Writes a poem.
(c) Professes his love silently.
(d) Goes to bed.

4. After Aschenbach decides to stay in Venice, he plans to stay in Venice ________.
(a) For one more week.
(b) Forever.
(c) Indefinitely.
(d) Until the end of summer.

5. How does Aschenbach pass the time on the boat?
(a) He strikes up a conversation.
(b) He writes.
(c) He sleeps.
(d) He daydreams.

Short Answer Questions

1. Aschenbach's childhood is characterized by _______.

2. What does Tadzio begin to do that forces Aschenbach to speculate about Tadzio's feelings for him?

3. What does Tadzio inspire Aschenbach to do?

4. Why does Aschenbach become frustrated with the gondolier?

5. Why does Aschenbach look at the world differently?

(see the answer key)

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