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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What expression does the man at the chapel give to Aschenbach?
(a) Shock.
(b) A smile.
(c) A scowl.
(d) A look of distress.

2. How long until Aschenbach's luggage returns to Venice?
(a) It never returns.
(b) It was in Venice the whole time.
(c) Not very long.
(d) Several weeks.

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

4. Where does Aschenbach go to get his make-over?
(a) A barbershop.
(b) His own bathroom.
(c) A doctor.
(d) A upscale salon.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Aschenbach's self body image in Part Five?

2. What compelled Aschenbach to leave Venice during his last trip?

3. What does Aschenbach compare the second boatman's beard to?

4. When Aschenbach returns to the chapel at the end of his walk, the man has ___________.

5. The approaching war referenced is __________.

(see the answer key)

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