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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What compelled Aschenbach to leave Venice during his last trip?
(a) He was robbed.
(b) He fell ill.
(c) He was lonely.
(d) His hotel burned down.

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

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

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

8. What is Tadzio wearing when Aschenbach first sees him?
(a) A simple shirt and pants.
(b) A bathing suit.
(c) A pirate costume.
(d) A sailor suit.

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

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

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

12. Why does Aschenbach hesitate to leave Venice?
(a) He is afraid he will miss the excitement.
(b) He hasn't visited his old friend.
(c) He thinks his boat will sink.
(d) He hasn't seen Tadzio.

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

14. What does Aschenbach feel when he realizes the truth about the young man?
(a) Admiration.
(b) Amused.
(c) Confused.
(d) Disgusted.

15. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tadzio has reinstated Aschenbach's sense of _______.

2. Where does Aschenbach first see the family from his hotel?

3. What captivates Aschenbach about the boy in the hotel lobby?

4. What does Aschenbach compare the second boatman's beard to?

5. What is a physical characteristic of the first boatman Aschenbach sees?

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