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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Aschenbach and Tadzio's relationship is _________.
(a) Failing.
(b) Boring.
(c) Passionate.
(d) Unspoken.

2. What is a physical characteristic of the first boatman Aschenbach sees?
(a) He is missing fingers.
(b) He is a hunchback.
(c) He has a large nose.
(d) He is blind.

3. Why does Aschenbach ignore his dilemmas regarding Tadzio?
(a) Because he thinks his fears are unfounded.
(b) Because Tadzio returns his feelings.
(c) Because it is an unpleasant thought.
(d) Because his feelings are not uncommon.

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

5. In Part Four, Aschenbach's feelings during his trip to Venice are becoming more __________.
(a) Dulled down.
(b) Skeptical.
(c) Derisive.
(d) Complex.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part Four, Aschenbach begins to believe that Tadzio is _________ of Aschenbach's feelings.

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

3. How does Aschenbach pass the time on the boat?

4. At the beginning of Part Three, how long until Aschenbach embarks to Pola?

5. How does Aschenbach spend his free time in Venice?

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