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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why does Aschenbach ignore his dilemmas regarding Tadzio?
(a) Because his feelings are not uncommon.
(b) Because he thinks his fears are unfounded.
(c) Because it is an unpleasant thought.
(d) Because Tadzio returns his feelings.

4. How does Aschenbach feel about being forced to stay in Venice?
(a) Elated.
(b) Impartial.
(c) Frustrated.
(d) Angry.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

13. While Aschenbach becomes more and more obsessed with Tadzio, what has he begun to lose interest in?
(a) Eating.
(b) Tadzio.
(c) Socializing.
(d) His routine.

14. How does Aschenbach sleep?
(a) Soundly.
(b) He has nightmares.
(c) Fitfully.
(d) He is an insomniac.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Aschenbach notice about one of the young men on the boat?

3. What does Tadzio give to Aschenbach when he sees him on the pier?

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

5. At the height of Aschenbach's obsession with Tadzio, what sense has Tadzio reinvigorated in Aschenbach?

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