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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beach, Aschenbach eats _________.
(a) Caviar.
(b) Grapes.
(c) Strawberries.
(d) Candy.

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

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

4. What is Aschenbach's first thought in the morning?
(a) Bathing.
(b) Tadzio.
(c) Food.
(d) Writing.

5. Why does Aschenbach get off the gondola and return to it?
(a) Because he was getting change to pay the gondolier.
(b) Because he was filing a complaint against the gondolier.
(c) Because he forgot his luggage.
(d) Because he forgot to say goodbye to the gondolier.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aschenbach compare the boy in the hotel to?

2. What arrangements does Aschenbach make to stay in Venice longer?

3. In Part Four, Aschenbach's feelings during his trip to Venice are becoming more __________.

4. What makes Aschenbach believe Tadzio will not live long?

5. What captivates Aschenbach about the boy in the hotel lobby?

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