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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the weather like in Venice?
(a) Gray and cloudy.
(b) Sunny and warm.
(c) Unbearably hot.
(d) Raining.

2. Why does Aschenbach hesitate to approach Tadzio?
(a) He hasn't showered.
(b) Tadzio's family is around.
(c) He is afraid of breaking the illusion.
(d) Others might judge him.

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

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

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

6. How does Aschenbach pass the time on the boat?
(a) He sleeps.
(b) He writes.
(c) He daydreams.
(d) He strikes up a conversation.

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

8. What does Aschenbach see at dawn?
(a) Greek mythical figures.
(b) Tadzio.
(c) Ghosts fleeing the hotel.
(d) Death approaching.

9. In Part Four, Aschenbach's feelings during his trip to Venice are becoming more __________.
(a) Complex.
(b) Skeptical.
(c) Dulled down.
(d) Derisive.

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

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

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

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

14. Tadzio has reinstated Aschenbach's sense of _______.
(a) Direction.
(b) Friendship.
(c) Life.
(d) Beauty.

15. Aschenbach and Tadzio's relationship is _________.
(a) Failing.
(b) Boring.
(c) Passionate.
(d) Unspoken.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Aschenbach's first thought in the morning?

2. About how old is Tadzio?

3. Now that Aschenbach is completely obsessed with Tadzio, Aschenbach is controlled by his ________.

4. As Aschenbach's fixation on Tadzio increases in Part Four, what classical figures does he have a vision of?

5. How does Aschenbach spend his free time in Venice?

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