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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Aschenbach has always led a(n) _____ life.
(a) Average.
(b) Solitary.
(c) Adventuresome.
(d) Exciting.

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What sort of school did Aschenbach attend?

2. Aschenbach's work ethic could be called _________.

3. What characterized Aschenbach in his youth?

4. Aschenbach's childhood is characterized by _______.

5. What expression does the man at the chapel give to Aschenbach?

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