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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Aschenbach's brief dilemma with his fixation of Tadzio?
(a) It will ruin his marraige.
(b) Others might disapprove.
(c) Tadzio doesn't return his feelings.
(d) It might be inappropriate.

3. What is Aschenbach's vision at the beginning of Part Four supposed to represent?
(a) Age.
(b) Judgement.
(c) Fear.
(d) Love.

4. Aschenbach feels _______ about using Tadzio as inspiration.
(a) Guilty.
(b) Unnatural.
(c) Immature.
(d) Unworthy.

5. Why does Aschenbach compare Tadzio to gods?
(a) Because he can fly.
(b) Because he has magical powers.
(c) Because he is beautiful.
(d) Because he changes the seasons.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aschenbach do after seeing Tadzio and his family on the pier?

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

3. Why does Aschenbach become frustrated with the gondolier?

4. What does Tadzio give to Aschenbach when he sees him on the pier?

5. In Part Four, Aschenbach begins to believe that Tadzio is _________ of Aschenbach's feelings.

(see the answer keys)

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