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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Aschenbach's belief system and opinions are_________.
(a) Rigid.
(b) Lax.
(c) Religious.
(d) Fickle.

2. How intelligent is Aschenbach?
(a) Average.
(b) Very intelligent.
(c) Not too bright.
(d) Very stupid.

3. Aschenbach, in his decision to stay, is ignoring his _________.
(a) Family.
(b) Poor health.
(c) Poor finances.
(d) Duties at work.

4. What is Aschenbach's brief dilemma with his fixation of Tadzio?
(a) It will ruin his marraige.
(b) Others might disapprove.
(c) It might be inappropriate.
(d) Tadzio doesn't return his feelings.

5. How does Aschenbach describe the family as a whole?
(a) Nervous.
(b) Dignified.
(c) Rude.
(d) Unsophisticated.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Aschenbach's profession?

2. What does Aschenbach compare the gondola to?

3. What has Aschenbach's dedication to work deprived him of?

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

5. In Part Four, Aschenbach begins to believe that Tadzio is _________ of Aschenbach's feelings.

(see the answer key)

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