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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aschenbach see at dawn?

2. What does Tadzio give to Aschenbach when he sees him on the pier?

3. Aschenbach's fixation on Tadzio could be called:

4. Why is Aschenbach forced to stay in Venice longer?

5. Where does Aschenbach frequently see Tadzio?

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 does Aschenbach represent about art, the political situation of the world at the time "Death In Venice" is set, and the city of Venice itself?

Essay Topic 3

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

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