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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Aschenbach's daydream shows his _______.
(a) Tendency to follow societal pressures.
(b) Dissatisfaction with humans.
(c) Fear of heights.
(d) Desire for adventure.

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

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

7. While Aschenbach takes his walk at the beginning of Part One, the streets of the city are _______.
(a) Empty.
(b) Silent.
(c) Crowded.
(d) Dirty.

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

9. When Aschenbach pulls back from his daydream, it shows his reluctance to follow ______.
(a) His impulses.
(b) His parents' advise.
(c) Other's direction.
(d) Societal standards.

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

11. How many times has Aschenbach been married?
(a) None.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) One.

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

13. How many times has Aschenbach been divorced?
(a) None.
(b) One.
(c) He never married.
(d) Two.

14. What is the complexion of the man at the chapel?
(a) Rosy.
(b) Pale.
(c) Tan.
(d) Green and sickly.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aschenbach credit his level of greatness to?

2. When did Aschenbach achieve fame?

3. At the chapel, Aschenbach encounters a _______ man.

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

5. How long has Aschenbach been sick?

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