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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While out on his walk, Aschenbach begins to feel _________.
(a) Ill.
(b) Sad.
(c) Happy.
(d) Invigorated.

2. How does Aschenbach hide his loneliness?
(a) Lying.
(b) Alcohol.
(c) Arrogance.
(d) Superficial friendships.

3. In Part Two, Aschenbach no longer feels _____ with his work.
(a) Satisfied.
(b) Frustrated.
(c) Proud.
(d) Exhausted.

4. How does Aschenbach look, physically?
(a) Deformed.
(b) Handsome.
(c) Old.
(d) Young.

5. Usually Aschenbach feels ________ at his summer house.
(a) Ill.
(b) Lonely.
(c) Crazy.
(d) Productive.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many times has Aschenbach been married?

2. What is Aschenbach's mother's profession?

3. What happens in Aschenbach's daydream?

4. The approaching war referenced is __________.

5. When Aschenbach pulls back from his daydream, it shows his reluctance to follow ______.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Aschenbach think he hesitated to approach Tadzio?

2. What about the Polish family in the hotel catches Aschenbach's eye?

3. Now that Aschenbach is completely obsessed with Tadzio, how does Aschenbach spend his free time? What does this say about his transformation?

4. When Aschenbach sees the Polish boy in the hotel, what does he compare him to? Why?

5. What is peculiar about one of the young men on the boat? Why does this upset Aschenbach?

6. What are some of the main tones and themes of Part One?

7. What does Aschenbach believe is heroic? How does this aid his writing?

8. How does Aschenbach draw back from his daydream?

9. Why does Aschenbach return to the chapel? What is he hoping for?

10. What happened to Aschenbach's wife? What is his family situation now?

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