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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is Aschenbach's mother's profession?
2. What does Aschenbach chronically suffer from?
3. What is the cause of Aschenbach's anxiety?
4. What do Aschenbach's books represent?
5. In Part Two, Aschenbach no longer feels _____ with his work.
Short Essay Questions
1. In Aschenbach's opinion, what does art conquer?
2. Why does Aschenbach think he hesitated to approach Tadzio?
3. As the end of "Death In Venice" nears, is Aschenbach trying to disguise his feeling for Tadzio? In its place, what is the other costume he wears now?
4. How is the first victim of the sickness relevant to Aschenbach?
5. Why is Aschenbach's writing popular?
6. What does Aschenbach believe is heroic? How does this aid his writing?
7. What inspires Aschenbach to travel?
8. What is the quality of Aschenbach's boat journey to Venice that makes him nervous and suspicious?
9. How does Aschenbach's new look make him similar to the Old Fop?
10. What effect did Aschenbach's parents' attributes have on him?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
There are no active female characters in "Death In Venice," only Aschenbach's deceased wife and Tadzio's mother and sisters. What is the significance of such a large amount of male characters? How does this contribute to the theme of Aschenbach's feelings for Tadzio? Why is this crucial to the book?
Essay Topic 2
The elements of Aschenbach's life have clearly defined who he is today.
1) Analyze the characteristics of Aschenbach's childhood.
2) Analyze the events of Aschenbach's adulthood.
3) How does the "recipe" that these events and characteristics create compare to who Aschenbach is at the beginning of "Death In Venice?"
4) How can you explain the jarring difference between Aschenbach at the beginning and end of the book?
Essay Topic 3
What is the symbolic and metaphorical significance of "the beach?" What purpose does it play other than a stage? What does it represent about Aschenbach's trip, transformation, and emotional and mental state?
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