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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. On his walk, what does Aschenbach pass?
(a) A homeless man.
(b) A statue.
(c) A stoneyard with gravestones for sale.
(d) A garden.

3. Approximately how old is Aschenbach?
(a) Middle-aged.
(b) Teenager.
(c) Young man.
(d) Old man.

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

5. What author does Aschenbach reference to describe his physical health?
(a) Thomas Mann.
(b) Cicero.
(c) Oscar Wilde.
(d) Shakespeare.

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

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

8. How does Aschenbach look, physically?
(a) Young.
(b) Deformed.
(c) Handsome.
(d) Old.

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

10. 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.

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

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

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

14. How intelligent is Aschenbach?
(a) Average.
(b) Not too bright.
(c) Very stupid.
(d) Very intelligent.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. On his walk, where does Aschenbach end up and stop briefly?

2. What is Aschenbach's financial situation?

3. How does Aschenbach hide his loneliness?

4. What type of school did Aschenbach attend?

5. What is the complexion of the man at the chapel?

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