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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Aschenbach and Tadzio's relationship is _________.

2. How long until Aschenbach's luggage returns to Venice?

3. Aschenbach frequently watches Tadzio at the _______.

4. Before his trip to Venice, Aschenbach used to be controlled by his _________.

5. About how old is Tadzio?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Aschenbach has a complex relationship with "youth" in "Death In Venice."

1) What is Aschenbach's relationship to youth early in the book?

2) How does Aschenbach run parallel to youth throughout the book?

3) How do Aschenbach and youth intersect in "Death In Venice?"

4) How does death play a role in Aschenbach's relationship to youth?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

What parallels can be drawn between Aschenbch and Jashu in their relationship to Tadzio?

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