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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The family Aschenbach sees in his hotel are from _______.
(a) Germany.
(b) Poland.
(c) France.
(d) Italy.

3. Where does Aschenbach first see the family from his hotel?
(a) In the lobby.
(b) At a restaurant.
(c) On the boat to Venice.
(d) At the beach.

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

5. Now that Aschenbach is completely obsessed with Tadzio, Aschenbach is controlled by his ________.
(a) Morals.
(b) Work.
(c) Emotions.
(d) Friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Aschenbach decides to stay in Venice, he plans to stay in Venice ________.

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

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

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

5. What does Tadzio begin to do that forces Aschenbach to speculate about Tadzio's feelings for him?

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