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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What makes Aschenbach believe Tadzio will not live long?
(a) He sees a doctor visiting the boy's hotel room.
(b) Aschenbach has a dream.
(c) Someone told Aschenbach this.
(d) Tadzio appears ill.

2. What compelled Aschenbach to leave Venice during his last trip?
(a) He was robbed.
(b) He fell ill.
(c) His hotel burned down.
(d) He was lonely.

3. How is the boat Aschenbach takes to Venice described?
(a) Old fashioned.
(b) Modern.
(c) Luxurious.
(d) Dilapidated.

4. As Aschenbach's fixation on Tadzio increases in Part Four, what classical figures does he have a vision of?
(a) Romeo and Juliet.
(b) Adam and Eve.
(c) His mother and father.
(d) Socrates and Phaedrus.

5. Which specific Greek god does Aschenbach compare Tadzio to while he watches him on the beach?
(a) Hades.
(b) Eros.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Apollo.

Short Answer Questions

1. About how old is Tadzio?

2. What does Aschenbach compare the second boatman's beard to?

3. Why does the gondolier run away?

4. How does Aschenbach spend his idle time as his affections for Tadzio increase?

5. What is Aschenbach's brief dilemma with his fixation of Tadzio?

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