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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. About how old is Tadzio?
(a) Ten.
(b) Fourteen.
(c) Seven.
(d) Eighteen.

4. How is the boat Aschenbach takes to Venice described?
(a) Dilapidated.
(b) Old fashioned.
(c) Modern.
(d) Luxurious.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Aschenbach feel at the prospect of Tadzio not living long?

2. Which specific Greek god does Aschenbach compare Tadzio to while he watches him on the beach?

3. What does Aschenbach notice about one of the young men on the boat?

4. What does Aschenbach compare the second boatman's beard to?

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

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