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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What captivates Aschenbach about the boy in the hotel lobby?
(a) His beauty.
(b) His rudeness.
(c) His ugliness.
(d) His clothes.

2. How does Aschenbach describe the family as a whole?
(a) Dignified.
(b) Nervous.
(c) Unsophisticated.
(d) Rude.

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

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

5. What does Aschenbach notice about one of the young men on the boat?
(a) That he is younger than the other men.
(b) That he is actually very old.
(c) That he is actually a woman.
(d) That he is a pickpocket.

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

7. Where does Aschenbach frequently see Tadzio?
(a) In his dreams.
(b) Going for walks.
(c) At the hotel restaurant.
(d) Playing in the street.

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

9. How does Aschenbach feel at the prospect of Tadzio not living long?
(a) Sad.
(b) Comforted.
(c) Ecstatic.
(d) Impartial.

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

11. Before his trip to Venice, Aschenbach used to be controlled by his _________.
(a) Impulses.
(b) Parents.
(c) Rigidness.
(d) Desire to please.

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

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

14. What is the weather like in Venice?
(a) Gray and cloudy.
(b) Unbearably hot.
(c) Sunny and warm.
(d) Raining.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the weather on Aschenbach's last trip to Venice?

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

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

4. In Part Four, Aschenbach's feelings during his trip to Venice are becoming more __________.

5. Aschenbach frequently watches Tadzio at the _______.

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