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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What does Aschenbach observe about the boy's sisters?
(a) They are happy and carefree.
(b) They are very serious.
(c) They are stupid.
(d) They are rude.

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

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

9. What does Tadzio begin to do that forces Aschenbach to speculate about Tadzio's feelings for him?
(a) He walks past his bathing cabin.
(b) He writes him leters.
(c) He approaches him.
(d) He makes eye contact.

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

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

12. What does Tadzio give to Aschenbach when he sees him on the pier?
(a) A scowl.
(b) A flower.
(c) A smile.
(d) A letter.

13. What is the specific aspect of Tadzio that inspires Aschenbach?
(a) His body.
(b) His voice.
(c) His clothing.
(d) His eyes.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Aschenbach believe Tadzio will not live long?

2. What is the weather like in Venice?

3. Before his trip to Venice, Aschenbach used to be controlled by his _________.

4. Where does Aschenbach frequently see Tadzio?

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

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