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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of the book, when Aschenbach encounters the man at the chapel, what does their interaction consists of?
(a) Silence.
(b) Lively conversation.
(c) Complimenting.
(d) Heckling.

2. While out on his walk, Aschenbach begins to feel _________.
(a) Ill.
(b) Happy.
(c) Sad.
(d) Invigorated.

3. The approaching war referenced is __________.
(a) World War One.
(b) World War Two.
(c) The Cold War.
(d) The Vietnam War.

4. When does "Death In Venice" take place?
(a) Modern day.
(b) 1950's.
(c) Early 20th century.
(d) Early 19th century.

5. What season is it at the beginning of "Death In Venice?"
(a) Summer.
(b) Spring.
(c) Winter.
(d) Fall.

6. At the beginning of the book, why does Aschenbach take a walk?
(a) To pick flowers.
(b) To clear his mind.
(c) To buy groceries.
(d) To meet a friend.

7. How does Aschenbach hide his loneliness?
(a) Alcohol.
(b) Arrogance.
(c) Superficial friendships.
(d) Lying.

8. How long has Aschenbach been sick?
(a) Since youth.
(b) Since yesterday.
(c) A few years.
(d) A week.

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

10. Aschenbach's mother is from ________.
(a) Brazil.
(b) Czechoslovakia.
(c) France.
(d) America.

11. What has Aschenbach's dedication to work deprived him of?
(a) Traveling.
(b) Having kids.
(c) Having a social life.
(d) Having a wife.

12. What sort of school did Aschenbach attend?
(a) Catholic school.
(b) He didn't attend school.
(c) Homeschool.
(d) Military school.

13. Aschenbach spends all his time _________.
(a) Reading.
(b) Writing.
(c) Listening to music.
(d) Daydreaming.

14. Aschenbach keep his beard _________.
(a) Big and white.
(b) Braided.
(c) Shaven.
(d) Long and curly.

15. What is Aschenbach's financial situation?
(a) He is poor.
(b) He is wealthy.
(c) He is homeless.
(d) He is extravagantly wealthy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens in Aschenbach's daydream?

2. Aschenbach prides himself most on his _________.

3. How does Aschenbach dress?

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

5. How many children does Aschenbach have?

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