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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Aschenbach's books represent?
(a) The superiority of animals over humans.
(b) The criminal and corrupt nature of humans.
(c) The current political situation.
(d) The struggles and triumphs of his generation.

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

3. What is the purpose of the street performers?
(a) To warn people of the plague.
(b) To advertise a new restaurant.
(c) To be a distraction.
(d) To entertain.

4. What does Aschenbach chronically suffer from?
(a) Bad health.
(b) Psychosis.
(c) Insomnia.
(d) Gullibility.

5. Why does Aschenbach compare Tadzio to gods?
(a) Because he can fly.
(b) Because he has magical powers.
(c) Because he is beautiful.
(d) Because he changes the seasons.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the specific aspect of Tadzio that inspires Aschenbach?

2. What does Tadzio give to Aschenbach when he sees him on the pier?

3. After his make-over, Aschenbach thinks he is only recognizable to ________.

4. Aschenbach feels __________ his old life at the end of the book.

5. What does Aschenbach see at dawn?

(see the answer key)

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