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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What captivates Aschenbach about the boy in the hotel lobby?
(a) His rudeness.
(b) His ugliness.
(c) His clothes.
(d) His beauty.

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

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

4. What does Aschenbach notice about one of the young men on the boat?
(a) That he is a pickpocket.
(b) That he is actually a woman.
(c) That he is actually very old.
(d) That he is younger than the other men.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long until Aschenbach's luggage returns to Venice?

2. Where does Aschenbach frequently see Tadzio?

3. Before his trip to Venice, Aschenbach used to be controlled by his _________.

4. About how old is Tadzio?

5. Aschenbach is ________ when he suddenly sees the Polish family on the pier.

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