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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. Lately, Aschenbach has had a difficult time _________.
(a) Eating.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Drinking.
(d) Reading.

2. Judging from the man's attire and physical characteristics, Aschenbach concludes that this man is NOT _______ .
(a) Polish.
(b) A man.
(c) Bavarian.
(d) French.

3. How many times has Aschenbach been married?
(a) Two.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) None.

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

5. How aware is Aschenbach of his own mortality?
(a) He thinks he is immortal.
(b) He fears he will dies soon.
(c) He is unaware of his mortality.
(d) He plans to kill himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. Aschenbach's daydream shows his _______.

2. How does Aschenbach dress?

3. What is the cause of Aschenbach's anxiety?

4. What do Aschenbach's characters represent about his beliefs of humans?

5. What is Aschenbach's profession?

Short Essay Questions

1. When does Aschenbach arrive in Pola? Why does he leave Pola?

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

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

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

5. Other than his talent, what about Aschenbach characterized his youth?

6. How would you compare Aschenbach as a youth to the Aschenbach we meet in the beginning of the book?

7. How does Achenbach know that Tadzio is aware of his adoration?

8. Why does Aschenbach decide to leave Venice? Why is this a typical response for him to have?

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

10. What does Aschenbach pride himself on?

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