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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How has Tadzio changed how Aschenbach feels about his writing?
(a) He is not amused with it.
(b) He is excited by it.
(c) He is more displeased with it.
(d) He doesn't care anymore.

2. When Aschenbach learns of the quarantine, he considers ____________.
(a) Buying a surgical mask.
(b) Warning Tadzio's mother.
(c) Helping disinfect the city.
(d) Moving to a different hotel.

3. Aschenbach is ________ when he suddenly sees the Polish family on the pier.
(a) Angry.
(b) Surprised.
(c) Frustrated.
(d) Elated.

4. Aschenbach and Tadzio's relationship is _________.
(a) Passionate.
(b) Failing.
(c) Unspoken.
(d) Boring.

5. How does Aschenbach spend his free time in Venice?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Shopping.
(c) Talking to other tourists.
(d) Writing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Aschenbach leave Pola?

2. Why does Aschenbach compare Tadzio to gods?

3. At the beginning of Part Five, the smell Aschenbach notices in Venice is becoming _________.

4. Why does Aschenbach choose to go to Venice?

5. How does Aschenbach know that Tadzio's family is leaving Venice?

(see the answer key)

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