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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What arrangements does Aschenbach make to stay in Venice longer?
(a) He quits his job.
(b) He learns Italian.
(c) He rents an apartment.
(d) He has more money sent to him.

2. While Aschenbach becomes more and more obsessed with Tadzio, what has he begun to lose interest in?
(a) Tadzio.
(b) Socializing.
(c) Eating.
(d) His routine.

3. What did the professions of Aschenbach's parents instill in him?
(a) Sarcasm and wit.
(b) Diligence in art.
(c) Laziness and ungratefulness.
(d) Skill at robbery.

4. Aschenbach's work ethic could be called _________.
(a) Diligent.
(b) Lax.
(c) Passable.
(d) Inconsistent.

5. Aschenbach realizes his final dream represents ___________.
(a) Himself.
(b) The downfall of society.
(c) His past.
(d) The future.

Short Answer Questions

1. Aschenbach's wife is _______.

2. Why does Aschenbach compare Tadzio to gods?

3. Why is Aschenbach excited for the day to start?

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

5. In Part Four, Aschenbach begins to believe that Tadzio is _________ of Aschenbach's feelings.

(see the answer key)

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