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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Aschenbach want but never get?
(a) A wife.
(b) A son.
(c) A brother.
(d) A daughter.

2. What is Aschenbach's self body image in Part Five?
(a) Overly positive.
(b) Poor.
(c) Realistic.
(d) He is indifferent to it.

3. What is the specific aspect of Tadzio that inspires Aschenbach?
(a) His eyes.
(b) His clothing.
(c) His body.
(d) His voice.

4. What has Aschenbach's dedication to work deprived him of?
(a) Having kids.
(b) Having a social life.
(c) Having a wife.
(d) Traveling.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Aschenbach compares the streets in Venice to ________.

2. Why does the gondolier run away?

3. How does Aschenbach spend his idle time as his affections for Tadzio increase?

4. What sense do the boatmen give to Aschenbach?

5. What do Aschenbach's characters represent about his beliefs of humans?

(see the answer key)

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