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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Aschenbach hesitate to approach Tadzio?
(a) Others might judge him.
(b) Tadzio's family is around.
(c) He is afraid of breaking the illusion.
(d) He hasn't showered.

2. How does Aschenbach feel at the prospect of Tadzio not living long?
(a) Comforted.
(b) Impartial.
(c) Sad.
(d) Ecstatic.

3. Why does Aschenbach choose to go to Venice?
(a) Because he is familiar with it.
(b) Because it is the ideal vacation spot.
(c) Because he speaks Italian.
(d) Because he is meeting a friend.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Aschenbach get off the gondola and return to it?

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

4. What was the weather on Aschenbach's last trip to Venice?

5. How is the boat Aschenbach takes to Venice described?

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