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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What makes Aschenbach believe Tadzio will not live long?
(a) Someone told Aschenbach this.
(b) He sees a doctor visiting the boy's hotel room.
(c) Tadzio appears ill.
(d) Aschenbach has a dream.

2. Why does Aschenbach ignore his dilemmas regarding Tadzio?
(a) Because he thinks his fears are unfounded.
(b) Because it is an unpleasant thought.
(c) Because Tadzio returns his feelings.
(d) Because his feelings are not uncommon.

3. Aschenbach frequently watches Tadzio at the _______.
(a) Zoo.
(b) Theater.
(c) Beach.
(d) Cafe.

4. How does Aschenbach describe the family as a whole?
(a) Dignified.
(b) Nervous.
(c) Unsophisticated.
(d) Rude.

5. What arrangements does Aschenbach make to stay in Venice longer?
(a) He learns Italian.
(b) He rents an apartment.
(c) He has more money sent to him.
(d) He quits his job.

6. How long until Aschenbach's luggage returns to Venice?
(a) Not very long.
(b) It never returns.
(c) It was in Venice the whole time.
(d) Several weeks.

7. About how old is Tadzio?
(a) Ten.
(b) Eighteen.
(c) Fourteen.
(d) Seven.

8. What compels Aschenbach to leave Venice this time?
(a) He thinks his hotel is haunted.
(b) He hates Venice.
(c) A foul smell.
(d) He is robbed.

9. Why is Aschenbach forced to stay in Venice longer?
(a) He fell ill.
(b) He ran out of money.
(c) His luggage was mislabled.
(d) No boats were running.

10. How does Aschenbach feel about his decision to stay in Venice?
(a) Distress.
(b) Acceptance.
(c) Frustration.
(d) Guilt.

11. What does Aschenbach compare the boy in the hotel to?
(a) Himself.
(b) A monster.
(c) A Greek statue.
(d) His own son.

12. At the height of Aschenbach's obsession with Tadzio, what sense has Tadzio reinvigorated in Aschenbach?
(a) Corruption.
(b) Death.
(c) Life.
(d) Wealth.

13. Aschenbach's fixation on Tadzio could be called:
(a) Neglect.
(b) Neutral.
(c) Analytical.
(d) Obsession.

14. How does Aschenbach spend his free time in Venice?
(a) Talking to other tourists.
(b) Shopping.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Writing.

15. Before his trip to Venice, Aschenbach used to be controlled by his _________.
(a) Impulses.
(b) Parents.
(c) Rigidness.
(d) Desire to please.

Short Answer Questions

1. Aschenbach and Tadzio's relationship is _________.

2. What does Tadzio give to Aschenbach when he sees him on the pier?

3. What does Aschenbach observe about the boy's sisters?

4. What is the specific aspect of Tadzio that inspires Aschenbach?

5. The family Aschenbach sees in his hotel are from _______.

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