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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beach, Aschenbach eats _________.
(a) Strawberries.
(b) Caviar.
(c) Grapes.
(d) Candy.

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

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

4. In Part Four, Aschenbach begins to believe that Tadzio is _________ of Aschenbach's feelings.
(a) Suspicious.
(b) Rejectful.
(c) Aware.
(d) Ignorant.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. About how old is Tadzio?

2. Why does Aschenbach become frustrated with the gondolier?

3. What does Aschenbach notice about one of the young men on the boat?

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

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

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