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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Aschenbach compare the gondola to?
(a) A coffin.
(b) A banana.
(c) A bed.
(d) A toy.

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

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

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

6. What compels Aschenbach to leave Venice this time?
(a) He thinks his hotel is haunted.
(b) A foul smell.
(c) He is robbed.
(d) He hates Venice.

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

8. 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 speaks Italian.
(d) Because he is familiar with it.

9. How does Aschenbach spend his free time in Venice?
(a) Writing.
(b) Talking to other tourists.
(c) Shopping.
(d) Sleeping.

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

11. Aschenbach's fixation on Tadzio could be called:
(a) Neutral.
(b) Neglect.
(c) Obsession.
(d) Analytical.

12. Aschenbach feels _______ about using Tadzio as inspiration.
(a) Unnatural.
(b) Unworthy.
(c) Immature.
(d) Guilty.

13. Which specific Greek god does Aschenbach compare Tadzio to while he watches him on the beach?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Hades.
(c) Eros.
(d) Apollo.

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

15. What does Tadzio inspire Aschenbach to do?
(a) Dance.
(b) Travel.
(c) Paint.
(d) Write.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Aschenbach leave Pola?

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

3. What is the specific aspect of Tadzio that inspires Aschenbach?

4. What does Aschenbach see at dawn?

5. When Aschenbach is forced to stay in Venice what is he able to do?

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