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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Aschenbach describe the family as a whole?
(a) Dignified.
(b) Rude.
(c) Nervous.
(d) Unsophisticated.

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

4. What captivates Aschenbach about the boy in the hotel lobby?
(a) His rudeness.
(b) His clothes.
(c) His ugliness.
(d) His beauty.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Aschenbach compare Tadzio to gods?

2. What compels Aschenbach to leave Venice this time?

3. What does Tadzio give to Aschenbach when he sees him on the pier?

4. Aschenbach frequently watches Tadzio at the _______.

5. Aschenbach feels ______ when the Polish family isn't at dinner.

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