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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Aschenbach's profession?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Businessman.
(c) Painter.
(d) Writer.

2. Aschenbach has a _______ complexion.
(a) Pale.
(b) Rosy.
(c) Ashen.
(d) Dark.

3. Italian officials are trying to keep the existence of the plague _____________.
(a) Front page news.
(b) A warning against allowing tourists in.
(c) A comical joke.
(d) A secret.

4. How is the boat Aschenbach takes to Venice described?
(a) Luxurious.
(b) Dilapidated.
(c) Old fashioned.
(d) Modern.

5. Aschenbach prides himself most on his _________.
(a) Dignity.
(b) Personality.
(c) Good looks.
(d) Charisma.

Short Answer Questions

1. While Aschenbach becomes more and more obsessed with Tadzio, what has he begun to lose interest in?

2. Judging from the man's attire and physical characteristics, Aschenbach concludes that this man is NOT _______ .

3. Aschenbach and Tadzio's relationship is _________.

4. When Aschenbach learns of the quarantine, he considers ____________.

5. What characterized Aschenbach in his youth?

(see the answer key)

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