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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What compels Aschenbach to leave Venice this time?
(a) A foul smell.
(b) He is robbed.
(c) He thinks his hotel is haunted.
(d) He hates Venice.

2. What does Tadzio begin to do that forces Aschenbach to speculate about Tadzio's feelings for him?
(a) He makes eye contact.
(b) He approaches him.
(c) He writes him leters.
(d) He walks past his bathing cabin.

3. Why does the gondolier run away?
(a) Because Aschenbach yelled at him.
(b) Because he is stealing Aschenbach's luggage.
(c) Because he is a known criminal running from the police.
(d) Because he had to go get another passenger.

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

5. Now that Aschenbach is completely obsessed with Tadzio, Aschenbach is controlled by his ________.
(a) Emotions.
(b) Friends.
(c) Work.
(d) Morals.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Aschenbach pass the time on the boat?

2. What does Aschenbach feel when he realizes the truth about the young man?

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

4. What is the specific aspect of Tadzio that inspires Aschenbach?

5. How does Aschenbach spend his free time in Venice?

(see the answer keys)

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