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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Judging from the man's attire and physical characteristics, Aschenbach concludes that this man is NOT _______ .
(a) Bavarian.
(b) A man.
(c) French.
(d) Polish.

2. Aschenbach identifies the smell in Venice as _______.
(a) Disinfectant.
(b) Incense.
(c) Sewage.
(d) Perfume.

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

4. What is Aschenbach's first thought in the morning?
(a) Writing.
(b) Bathing.
(c) Tadzio.
(d) Food.

5. What is Aschenbach afraid will happen when Tadzio is wrestling?
(a) He will want to leave the beach.
(b) He will ignore Aschenbach.
(c) He will die.
(d) He will have fun.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Aschenbach forced to stay in Venice longer?

2. How many times has Aschenbach been divorced?

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

4. How does Aschenbach look, physically?

5. How aware is Aschenbach of his own mortality?

(see the answer key)

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