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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the height of Aschenbach's obsession with Tadzio, what sense has Tadzio reinvigorated in Aschenbach?
(a) Corruption.
(b) Death.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Life.

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

3. How has Tadzio changed how Aschenbach feels about his writing?
(a) He is more displeased with it.
(b) He is not amused with it.
(c) He is excited by it.
(d) He doesn't care anymore.

4. Aschenbach feels ______ when the Polish family isn't at dinner.
(a) Angry.
(b) Anxious.
(c) Relieved.
(d) Happy.

5. Why does Aschenbach hesitate to approach Tadzio?
(a) He hasn't showered.
(b) Tadzio's family is around.
(c) He is afraid of breaking the illusion.
(d) Others might judge him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Tadzio wearing when Aschenbach first sees him?

2. When Aschenbach is forced to stay in Venice what is he able to do?

3. What does Aschenbach compare the boy in the hotel to?

4. How does Aschenbach feel at the prospect of Tadzio not living long?

5. At the beginning of Part Three, how long until Aschenbach embarks to Pola?

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