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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Aschenbach look at the world differently?
(a) Because he is colorblind.
(b) Because he has unusually excellent vision.
(c) Because he is hallucinating.
(d) Because he is an artist.

2. Aschenbach sees a man at the chapel. What color is the man's hair?
(a) Red.
(b) Grey.
(c) Blonde.
(d) Black.

3. Aschenbach first learns of an illness in Venice from _______.
(a) A police officer.
(b) An Italian newspaper.
(c) A letter from a friend.
(d) A German newspaper.

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

5. How many times has Aschenbach been married?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) None.
(d) One.

Short Answer Questions

1. Aschenbach identifies the smell in Venice as _______.

2. At the end of Part 5, why does Aschenbach walk towards the water?

3. What is Aschenbach's father's profession?

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

5. Aschenbach's daydream shows his _______.

(see the answer key)

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