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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Aschenbach first see the family from his hotel?
(a) On the boat to Venice.
(b) At a restaurant.
(c) In the lobby.
(d) At the beach.

2. Why does Aschenbach leave Pola?
(a) It isn't satisfying his ideals for the vacation.
(b) He sees an enemy of his.
(c) The weather is poor.
(d) He doesn't like the people.

3. Why does Aschenbach get off the gondola and return to it?
(a) Because he forgot his luggage.
(b) Because he was filing a complaint against the gondolier.
(c) Because he was getting change to pay the gondolier.
(d) Because he forgot to say goodbye to the gondolier.

4. What does Aschenbach compare the second boatman's beard to?
(a) A goat.
(b) Horse hair.
(c) A fluffy cloud.
(d) A waterfall.

5. Why does the gondolier run away?
(a) Because he is stealing Aschenbach's luggage.
(b) Because he is a known criminal running from the police.
(c) Because Aschenbach yelled at him.
(d) Because he had to go get another passenger.

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

7. What is Aschenbach's first thought in the morning?
(a) Bathing.
(b) Tadzio.
(c) Food.
(d) Writing.

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

9. What is a physical characteristic of the first boatman Aschenbach sees?
(a) He is missing fingers.
(b) He is a hunchback.
(c) He has a large nose.
(d) He is blind.

10. Aschenbach, in his decision to stay, is ignoring his _________.
(a) Duties at work.
(b) Poor health.
(c) Poor finances.
(d) Family.

11. Why does Aschenbach compare Tadzio to gods?
(a) Because he is beautiful.
(b) Because he has magical powers.
(c) Because he can fly.
(d) Because he changes the seasons.

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

13. The family Aschenbach sees in his hotel are from _______.
(a) Italy.
(b) Poland.
(c) France.
(d) Germany.

14. Now that Aschenbach is completely obsessed with Tadzio, Aschenbach is controlled by his ________.
(a) Emotions.
(b) Friends.
(c) Morals.
(d) Work.

15. Why is Aschenbach excited for the day to start?
(a) Because morning is his favorite time of day.
(b) Because he can go to the beach.
(c) Because he can see Tadzio.
(d) Because he can read the newspaper.

Short Answer Questions

1. About how old is Tadzio?

2. Why does Aschenbach become frustrated with the gondolier?

3. Aschenbach and Tadzio's relationship is _________.

4. How does Aschenbach feel at the prospect of Tadzio not living long?

5. What does Aschenbach feel when he realizes the truth about the young man?

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