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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is Aschenbach's vision at the beginning of Part Four supposed to represent?
(a) Fear.
(b) Age.
(c) Judgement.
(d) Love.

4. While Aschenbach becomes more and more obsessed with Tadzio, what has he begun to lose interest in?
(a) His routine.
(b) Eating.
(c) Socializing.
(d) Tadzio.

5. What was the weather on Aschenbach's last trip to Venice?
(a) Sunny.
(b) Unbearably hot.
(c) Cold.
(d) Cloudy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How has Tadzio changed how Aschenbach feels about his writing?

3. Why is Aschenbach forced to stay in Venice longer?

4. How does Aschenbach sleep?

5. What is the weather like in Venice?

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