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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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.

3. What is the specific aspect of Tadzio that inspires Aschenbach?
(a) His clothing.
(b) His eyes.
(c) His voice.
(d) His body.

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

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

6. How does Aschenbach spend his idle time as his affections for Tadzio increase?
(a) Painting.
(b) Thinking of Tadzio.
(c) Eating.
(d) Going for walks.

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

8. How has Tadzio changed how Aschenbach feels about his writing?
(a) He is more displeased with it.
(b) He is not amused with it.
(c) He doesn't care anymore.
(d) He is excited by it.

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

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

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

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

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

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

15. After Aschenbach decides to stay in Venice, he plans to stay in Venice ________.
(a) Until the end of summer.
(b) Indefinitely.
(c) For one more week.
(d) Forever.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tadzio inspire Aschenbach to do?

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

3. How does Aschenbach feel about his decision to stay in Venice?

4. Why does Aschenbach get off the gondola and return to it?

5. Aschenbach feels ______ when the Polish family isn't at dinner.

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