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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) Candy.
(b) Strawberries.
(c) Caviar.
(d) Grapes.

2. Why does Aschenbach leave Pola?
(a) It isn't satisfying his ideals for the vacation.
(b) The weather is poor.
(c) He sees an enemy of his.
(d) He doesn't like the people.

3. How does Aschenbach feel about being forced to stay in Venice?
(a) Impartial.
(b) Elated.
(c) Frustrated.
(d) Angry.

4. What arrangements does Aschenbach make to stay in Venice longer?
(a) He rents an apartment.
(b) He quits his job.
(c) He learns Italian.
(d) He has more money sent to him.

5. What is Aschenbach's brief dilemma with his fixation of Tadzio?
(a) It will ruin his marraige.
(b) Others might disapprove.
(c) Tadzio doesn't return his feelings.
(d) It might be inappropriate.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the gondolier run away?

2. Before his trip to Venice, Aschenbach used to be controlled by his _________.

3. What sense do the boatmen give to Aschenbach?

4. Aschenbach frequently watches Tadzio at the _______.

5. What was the weather on Aschenbach's last trip to Venice?

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