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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Aschenbach observe about the boy's sisters?
(a) They are rude.
(b) They are stupid.
(c) They are very serious.
(d) They are happy and carefree.

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

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

4. Why does Aschenbach choose to go to Venice?
(a) Because he is familiar with it.
(b) Because it is the ideal vacation spot.
(c) Because he is meeting a friend.
(d) Because he speaks Italian.

5. Where does Aschenbach spend his free time in Venice?
(a) At a cafe.
(b) In his room.
(c) In shops.
(d) At the beach.

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

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

8. Aschenbach feels ______ when the Polish family isn't at dinner.
(a) Angry.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Anxious.
(d) Happy.

9. What was the weather on Aschenbach's last trip to Venice?
(a) Cold.
(b) Unbearably hot.
(c) Sunny.
(d) Cloudy.

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

11. At the beginning of Part Three, how long until Aschenbach embarks to Pola?
(a) A year.
(b) A few days.
(c) A few weeks.
(d) The next day.

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

13. At the beach, Aschenbach eats _________.
(a) Grapes.
(b) Candy.
(c) Strawberries.
(d) Caviar.

14. Aschenbach is ________ when he suddenly sees the Polish family on the pier.
(a) Surprised.
(b) Elated.
(c) Angry.
(d) Frustrated.

15. What is Aschenbach's vision at the beginning of Part Four supposed to represent?
(a) Fear.
(b) Love.
(c) Age.
(d) Judgement.

Short Answer Questions

1. Aschenbach and Tadzio's relationship is _________.

2. Which specific Greek god does Aschenbach compare Tadzio to while he watches him on the beach?

3. How does Aschenbach feel about being forced to stay in Venice?

4. Before his trip to Venice, Aschenbach used to be controlled by his _________.

5. What makes Aschenbach believe Tadzio will not live long?

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