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

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beach, Aschenbach eats _________.

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

3. What does Aschenbach notice about one of the young men on the boat?

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

5. What compels Aschenbach to leave Venice this time?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

"Death In Venice" uses outside information and references to build up the vividness of the scene, story, and characters.

1) Explore Mann's use of Greek mythology and figures.

2) Explore Mann's use of outside, unexplained references (psychology, philosophy, politics, etc.)

3) Argue whether or not the book would have been complete without an understanding of this outside information. Argue whether or not it is a crutch.

Essay Topic 3

Aschenbach severely disapproves of any falsehood or disguise.

1) Why does he object to this so much?

2) What do falsehood and disguise symbolize to him?

3) What does it mean when Aschenbach begins wearing a disguise himself?

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