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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The family Aschenbach sees in his hotel are from _______.
(a) Poland.
(b) Italy.
(c) France.
(d) Germany.

2. What is Aschenbach's financial situation?
(a) He is wealthy.
(b) He is poor.
(c) He is extravagantly wealthy.
(d) He is homeless.

3. Before his trip to Venice, Aschenbach used to be controlled by his _________.
(a) Desire to please.
(b) Parents.
(c) Impulses.
(d) Rigidness.

4. What happens in Venice as the summer ends?
(a) A big festival.
(b) More people arrive.
(c) People leave.
(d) The stores close.

5. Why does Aschenbach hesitate to leave Venice?
(a) He hasn't seen Tadzio.
(b) He is afraid he will miss the excitement.
(c) He hasn't visited his old friend.
(d) He thinks his boat will sink.

Short Answer Questions

1. Aschenbach and Tadzio's relationship is _________.

2. Approximately how old is Aschenbach?

3. How does Aschenbach dress?

4. What does Aschenbach feel when he realizes the truth about the young man?

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

(see the answer key)

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