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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Aschenbach's father is from _________.
(a) France.
(b) Iceland.
(c) America.
(d) Prussia.

2. Lately, Aschenbach has been _______ with his routine.
(a) Satisfied.
(b) Enslaved.
(c) Fulfilled.
(d) Dissatisfied.

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

4. When Aschenbach returns to the chapel at the end of his walk, the man has ___________.
(a) Begun praying.
(b) Changed his clothes.
(c) Struck up a discussion wth another man.
(d) Disappeared.

5. On his walk, where does Aschenbach end up and stop briefly?
(a) At a Byzantine chapel.
(b) At a Jewish temple.
(c) At a religious commune.
(d) At a monastery.

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

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

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

9. What is the purpose of Part Two of "Death In Venice?"
(a) To explain Part One.
(b) To set the political context.
(c) To explain Aschenbach's personality.
(d) To gain sympathy for Aschenbach.

10. What characterizes Aschenbach's daydream?
(a) Horrifying.
(b) Festive.
(c) Exotic.
(d) Dismal.

11. What makes Aschenbach pull back from his daydream?
(a) Dissatisfaction with his imagination.
(b) Fear of judgement.
(c) Diligence in work.
(d) He becomes tired.

12. What is the cause of Aschenbach's sickness?
(a) Strain of work.
(b) Poor diet.
(c) Food poisoning.
(d) Cancer.

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

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

15. What did Aschenbach want but never get?
(a) A daughter.
(b) A son.
(c) A brother.
(d) A wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Aschenbach's books represent?

2. What is Aschenbach's financial situation?

3. On his walk, what does Aschenbach pass?

4. How many children does Aschenbach have?

5. At the beginning of the book, when Aschenbach encounters the man at the chapel, what does their interaction consists of?

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