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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Aschenbach look at the world differently?
(a) Because he is hallucinating.
(b) Because he is colorblind.
(c) Because he has unusually excellent vision.
(d) Because he is an artist.

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

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

4. How does Aschenbach dress?
(a) Clean-cut.
(b) Eccentric.
(c) Sloppy.
(d) Fashionable.

5. Aschenbach's work ethic could be called _________.
(a) Passable.
(b) Inconsistent.
(c) Lax.
(d) Diligent.

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

7. How many children does Aschenbach have?
(a) None.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) One.

8. What does Aschenbach think the benefit of a vacation will be?
(a) He will have an adventure.
(b) He will find his long lost brother.
(c) He will sleep better.
(d) He will improve his writing.

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

10. Aschenbach sees a man at the chapel. What color is the man's hair?
(a) Red.
(b) Grey.
(c) Black.
(d) Blonde.

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

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

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

14. What is Aschenbach's mother's profession?
(a) A housewife.
(b) An artist.
(c) A teacher.
(d) A seamstress.

15. What expression does the man at the chapel give to Aschenbach?
(a) A smile.
(b) A look of distress.
(c) A scowl.
(d) Shock.

Short Answer Questions

1. On his walk, what does Aschenbach pass?

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

3. Aschenbach's wife is _______.

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

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

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