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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

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

3. What is a physical characteristic of the first boatman Aschenbach sees?
(a) He is missing fingers.
(b) He has a large nose.
(c) He is blind.
(d) He is a hunchback.

4. Why does Aschenbach compare Tadzio to gods?
(a) Because he can fly.
(b) Because he has magical powers.
(c) Because he is beautiful.
(d) Because he changes the seasons.

5. What is Aschenbach's brief dilemma with his fixation of Tadzio?
(a) It will ruin his marraige.
(b) It might be inappropriate.
(c) Tadzio doesn't return his feelings.
(d) Others might disapprove.

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

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

8. Where does Aschenbach spend his free time in Venice?
(a) At the beach.
(b) In shops.
(c) At a cafe.
(d) In his room.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How is the boat Aschenbach takes to Venice described?

3. How does Aschenbach spend his idle time as his affections for Tadzio increase?

4. What is the weather like in Venice?

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

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