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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Aschenbach do after seeing Tadzio and his family on the pier?
(a) Practices how he will speak to Tadzio.
(b) Writes a poem.
(c) Professes his love silently.
(d) Goes to bed.

2. About how old is Tadzio?
(a) Fourteen.
(b) Seven.
(c) Eighteen.
(d) Ten.

3. The family Aschenbach sees in his hotel are from _______.
(a) Italy.
(b) France.
(c) Poland.
(d) Germany.

4. After Aschenbach decides to stay in Venice, he plans to stay in Venice ________.
(a) Forever.
(b) For one more week.
(c) Indefinitely.
(d) Until the end of summer.

5. How does Aschenbach feel about his decision to stay in Venice?
(a) Guilt.
(b) Frustration.
(c) Distress.
(d) Acceptance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What compelled Aschenbach to leave Venice during his last trip?

2. What sense do the boatmen give to Aschenbach?

3. Why does the gondolier run away?

4. What does Aschenbach compare the gondola to?

5. What is a physical characteristic of the first boatman Aschenbach sees?

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