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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The tone at the beginning of "Death In Venice" is ___________.
(a) Ominous.
(b) Lighthearted.
(c) Sad.
(d) Dramatic.

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

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

5. What is Aschenbach's profession?
(a) Businessman.
(b) Painter.
(c) Writer.
(d) Teacher.

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

7. What type of school did Aschenbach attend?
(a) Catholic school.
(b) Boarding school.
(c) Military school.
(d) Homeschooling.

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

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

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

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

12. What does Aschenbach chronically suffer from?
(a) Psychosis.
(b) Insomnia.
(c) Gullibility.
(d) Bad health.

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

14. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the weather on this first day in the novella?

2. What is the purpose of Part Two of "Death In Venice?"

3. Aschenbach keep his beard _________.

4. How long has Aschenbach been sick?

5. What sort of school did Aschenbach attend?

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