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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Aschenbach do after seeing Tadzio and his family on the pier?
(a) Practices how he will speak to Tadzio.
(b) Writes a poem.
(c) Professes his love silently.
(d) Goes to bed.

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

3. Aschenbach is ________ when he suddenly sees the Polish family on the pier.
(a) Frustrated.
(b) Angry.
(c) Surprised.
(d) Elated.

4. What does Aschenbach compare the boy in the hotel to?
(a) A Greek statue.
(b) His own son.
(c) Himself.
(d) A monster.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Aschenbach excited for the day to start?

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

3. What does Aschenbach compare the gondola to?

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

5. What is Aschenbach's vision at the beginning of Part Four supposed to represent?

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