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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has Aschenbach's dedication to work deprived him of?
(a) Traveling.
(b) Having kids.
(c) Having a social life.
(d) Having a wife.

2. What characterized Aschenbach in his youth?
(a) Intellectual.
(b) Talented.
(c) All of these.
(d) Isolated.

3. What does Aschenbach think the benefit of a vacation will be?
(a) He will have an adventure.
(b) He will find his long lost brother.
(c) He will improve his writing.
(d) He will sleep better.

4. Why does the gondolier run away?
(a) Because Aschenbach yelled at him.
(b) Because he had to go get another passenger.
(c) Because he is stealing Aschenbach's luggage.
(d) Because he is a known criminal running from the police.

5. How does Aschenbach feel about his decision to stay in Venice?
(a) Distress.
(b) Guilt.
(c) Frustration.
(d) Acceptance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aschenbach observe about the boy's sisters?

2. What captivates Aschenbach about the boy in the hotel lobby?

3. What is the complexion of the man at the chapel?

4. About how old is Tadzio?

5. Aschenbach's mother is from ________.

(see the answer key)

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