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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of the book, why does Aschenbach take a walk?
(a) To buy groceries.
(b) To clear his mind.
(c) To meet a friend.
(d) To pick flowers.

2. At the beach, Aschenbach eats _________.
(a) Grapes.
(b) Caviar.
(c) Candy.
(d) Strawberries.

3. The risk of illness and death doesn't _______ Aschenbach.
(a) Animate.
(b) Apply to.
(c) Appeal to.
(d) Intimidate.

4. Why does Aschenbach want to stay with Tadzio through the quarantine?
(a) They will be brought closer together.
(b) They can save people who are dying.
(c) He can kidnap him in the chaos.
(d) They will die together.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Aschenbach live?

2. Tadzio's mother becomes ______ Aschenbach's attention to Tadzio.

3. What makes Aschenbach pull back from his daydream?

4. What type of school did Aschenbach attend?

5. Aschenbach is _______ at the end of Part Five.

(see the answer key)

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