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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Aschenbach's wife is _______.
(a) Remarried.
(b) Dead.
(c) Cheating on him.
(d) Missing.

3. What is Aschenbach's mother's profession?
(a) A housewife.
(b) A seamstress.
(c) An artist.
(d) A teacher.

4. Aschenbach becomes excited by the ________ of stalking Tadzio.
(a) Discouragement.
(b) Benefit.
(c) Risk.
(d) Encouragement.

5. What compels Aschenbach to leave Venice this time?
(a) A foul smell.
(b) He thinks his hotel is haunted.
(c) He hates Venice.
(d) He is robbed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aschenbach compare the gondola to?

2. Why does Aschenbach ignore his dilemmas regarding Tadzio?

3. What is Aschenbach afraid will happen when Tadzio is wrestling?

4. At the beginning of the book, when Aschenbach encounters the man at the chapel, what does their interaction consists of?

5. How does Aschenbach feel about his decision to stay in Venice?

(see the answer key)

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