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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Aschenbach hesitate to leave Venice?

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

3. Why does Aschenbach choose to go to Venice?

4. What sense do the boatmen give to Aschenbach?

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

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

What statement is "Death In Venice" making about art?

Essay Topic 3

Choose one of the three positions to argue:

1) Aschenbach's diligence is close to religious observance.

2) Aschenbach gradually transforms into a religious man.

3) Aschenbach began as an ethical man but transforms into a degenerate.

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