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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the weather on Aschenbach's last trip to Venice?
(a) Unbearably hot.
(b) Cold.
(c) Sunny.
(d) Cloudy.

2. Aschenbach's father is from _________.
(a) America.
(b) Prussia.
(c) France.
(d) Iceland.

3. Why does Aschenbach ignore his dilemmas regarding Tadzio?
(a) Because Tadzio returns his feelings.
(b) Because it is an unpleasant thought.
(c) Because his feelings are not uncommon.
(d) Because he thinks his fears are unfounded.

4. How many children does Aschenbach have?
(a) One.
(b) None.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

5. In Part Four, Aschenbach's feelings during his trip to Venice are becoming more __________.
(a) Complex.
(b) Dulled down.
(c) Skeptical.
(d) Derisive.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Aschenbach's fixation on Tadzio increases in Part Four, what classical figures does he have a vision of?

2. Aschenbach feels _______ about using Tadzio as inspiration.

3. Why does Aschenbach get off the gondola and return to it?

4. What is Aschenbach's vision at the beginning of Part Four supposed to represent?

5. Lately, Aschenbach has been _______ with his routine.

(see the answer key)

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