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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. At the chapel, Aschenbach encounters a _______ man.
(a) Young.
(b) Strange.
(c) Middle-aged.
(d) Handsome.

3. Aschenbach's childhood is characterized by _______.
(a) Travel.
(b) Excitement.
(c) Loneliness.
(d) Abuse.

4. What is Aschenbach's father's profession?
(a) An official.
(b) A teacher.
(c) A salesman.
(d) An actor.

5. What do Aschenbach's characters represent about his beliefs of humans?
(a) The ideal person.
(b) Superhuman.
(c) Corrupt politicians.
(d) The scum of humanity.

6. The man at the chapel has _____ teeth.
(a) Yellow.
(b) White.
(c) No.
(d) Missing.

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

8. How aware is Aschenbach of his own mortality?
(a) He fears he will dies soon.
(b) He is unaware of his mortality.
(c) He plans to kill himself.
(d) He thinks he is immortal.

9. What province is Aschenbach from?
(a) Selesia.
(b) Baden-Wuerttemberg.
(c) Berlin.
(d) Bavaria.

10. Aschenbach's belief system and opinions are_________.
(a) Religious.
(b) Fickle.
(c) Rigid.
(d) Lax.

11. The man at the chapel carries a _______.
(a) Bag of money.
(b) Dog.
(c) Pack.
(d) Walking stick.

12. In Part Two, Aschenbach no longer feels _____ with his work.
(a) Proud.
(b) Exhausted.
(c) Satisfied.
(d) Frustrated.

13. What characterized Aschenbach in his youth?
(a) All of these.
(b) Talented.
(c) Intellectual.
(d) Isolated.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. While out on his walk, Aschenbach begins to feel _________.

2. Aschenbach keep his beard _________.

3. What is Aschenbach's mother's profession?

4. Lately, Aschenbach has been _______ with his routine.

5. What season is it at the beginning of "Death In Venice?"

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