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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The approaching war referenced is __________.
(a) The Cold War.
(b) World War One.
(c) World War Two.
(d) The Vietnam War.

2. What captivates Aschenbach about the boy in the hotel lobby?
(a) His beauty.
(b) His rudeness.
(c) His ugliness.
(d) His clothes.

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

4. What is the cause of Aschenbach's sickness?
(a) Cancer.
(b) Strain of work.
(c) Poor diet.
(d) Food poisoning.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Aschenbach sleep?

2. In Part Four, Aschenbach's feelings during his trip to Venice are becoming more __________.

3. What does Aschenbach chronically suffer from?

4. What does Tadzio inspire Aschenbach to do?

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

(see the answer key)

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