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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 the cause of Aschenbach's sickness?
2. Aschenbach has always led a(n) _____ life.
3. Judging from the man's attire and physical characteristics, Aschenbach concludes that this man is NOT _______ .
4. When does "Death In Venice" take place?
5. What sort of school did Aschenbach attend?
Short Essay Questions
1. Now that Aschenbach is completely obsessed with Tadzio, how does Aschenbach spend his free time? What does this say about his transformation?
2. How does Venice reflect Aschenbach's mental state?
3. How does Aschenbach's new look make him similar to the Old Fop?
4. How is the street performer similar to the man Aschenbach sees at the chapel in Part One? How is he similar to other men Aschenbach has seen throughout "Death In Venice?"
5. What effect did Aschenbach's parents' attributes have on him?
6. When does Aschenbach arrive in Pola? Why does he leave Pola?
7. How does being an artist change Aschenbach's daily life? How does it set him apart from others?
8. Why is Aschenbach excited about the possibility of Tadzio staying in Venice through the quarantine?
9. How does Aschenbach see Tadzio? What does he compare Tadzio to?
10. How would you compare Aschenbach as a youth to the Aschenbach we meet in the beginning of the book?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What is the correlation between the "Greekness" and death of "Death In Venice?" How do they overlap? How do the images infiltrate into reality? How does this map the progression of the narrative?
Essay Topic 2
In what way do other characters steer Aschenbach? What does this say about Aschenbach and his mind, since his direct interactions are either brief or silent?
Essay Topic 3
What are the similarities between Aschenbach and Tadzio? Why is he pleased with this unlikely resemblance? What about this relationship wears down Aschenbach's self-esteem, yet builds up his self-importance?
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