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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Aschenbach compare the second boatman's beard to?
(a) Horse hair.
(b) A fluffy cloud.
(c) A goat.
(d) A waterfall.

2. What alerts Aschenbach to Tadzio's failing health in Part Five?
(a) His labored breathing.
(b) A doctor.
(c) He overhears a conversation.
(d) His mother's concern.

3. Aschenbach's mother is from ________.
(a) America.
(b) France.
(c) Brazil.
(d) Czechoslovakia.

4. How aware is Aschenbach of his own mortality?
(a) He fears he will dies soon.
(b) He plans to kill himself.
(c) He is unaware of his mortality.
(d) He thinks he is immortal.

5. What is Tadzio wearing when Aschenbach first sees him?
(a) A bathing suit.
(b) A sailor suit.
(c) A simple shirt and pants.
(d) A pirate costume.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lately, Aschenbach has been _______ with his routine.

2. What is the cause of Aschenbach's anxiety?

3. What does Aschenbach see at dawn?

4. What expression does the man at the chapel give to Aschenbach?

5. Lately, Aschenbach has had a difficult time _________.

(see the answer key)

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