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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Aschenbach feel at the prospect of Tadzio not living long?
(a) Comforted.
(b) Ecstatic.
(c) Impartial.
(d) Sad.

5. What does Aschenbach compare the gondola to?
(a) A toy.
(b) A banana.
(c) A bed.
(d) A coffin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aschenbach do after seeing Tadzio and his family on the pier?

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

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

4. While Aschenbach becomes more and more obsessed with Tadzio, what has he begun to lose interest in?

5. What is the specific aspect of Tadzio that inspires Aschenbach?

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