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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. What characterizes Aschenbach's daydream?
(a) Dismal.
(b) Exotic.
(c) Festive.
(d) Horrifying.

2. What does Aschenbach chronically suffer from?
(a) Gullibility.
(b) Psychosis.
(c) Insomnia.
(d) Bad health.

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

4. What author does Aschenbach reference to describe his physical health?
(a) Shakespeare.
(b) Oscar Wilde.
(c) Cicero.
(d) Thomas Mann.

5. What is Aschenbach's father's profession?
(a) A teacher.
(b) An official.
(c) A salesman.
(d) An actor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Aschenbach's wife is _______.

2. What is the purpose of Part Two of "Death In Venice?"

3. What did the professions of Aschenbach's parents instill in him?

4. What does Aschenbach credit his level of greatness to?

5. What is Aschenbach's profession?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Aschenbach's opinion, what does art conquer?

2. In what era does "Death In Venice" take place? What major historical landmark is referenced?

3. What does the dream that Aschenbach has add to how the reader sees his transformation?

4. What effect did Aschenbach's parents' attributes have on him?

5. What is wrong with Aschenbach's physical health?

6. Why is Aschenbach's writing popular?

7. List a few adjectives that describe Aschenbach's mindset and philosophy on work ethic.

8. Does Aschenbach look at Tadzio analytically or with glorification?

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

10. What about Tadzio does Aschenbach use for his writing? How does Aschenbach feel about writing this way?

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