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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Aschenbach compare the second boatman's beard to?
(a) A fluffy cloud.
(b) Horse hair.
(c) A goat.
(d) A waterfall.

3. Where does Aschenbach spend his free time in Venice?
(a) At the beach.
(b) At a cafe.
(c) In shops.
(d) In his room.

4. Aschenbach, in his decision to stay, is ignoring his _________.
(a) Poor finances.
(b) Duties at work.
(c) Poor health.
(d) Family.

5. What does Aschenbach see at dawn?
(a) Death approaching.
(b) Tadzio.
(c) Ghosts fleeing the hotel.
(d) Greek mythical figures.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the specific aspect of Tadzio that inspires Aschenbach?

2. Why is Aschenbach excited for the day to start?

3. While Aschenbach becomes more and more obsessed with Tadzio, what has he begun to lose interest in?

4. Tadzio has reinstated Aschenbach's sense of _______.

5. What does Tadzio give to Aschenbach when he sees him on the pier?

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