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

Short Answer Questions

1. As Aschenbach's fixation on Tadzio increases in Part Four, what classical figures does he have a vision of?

2. Tadzio has reinstated Aschenbach's sense of _______.

3. How does Aschenbach pass the time on the boat?

4. At the beginning of Part Three, how long until Aschenbach embarks to Pola?

5. What is Aschenbach's first thought in the morning?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are no active female characters in "Death In Venice," only Aschenbach's deceased wife and Tadzio's mother and sisters. What is the significance of such a large amount of male characters? How does this contribute to the theme of Aschenbach's feelings for Tadzio? Why is this crucial to the book?

Essay Topic 2

Venice serves more significance to the story than being a simple stage.

1) What does Venice represent?

2) What do Venetians represent? What is a common characteristic of Venetians?

3) Why is Venice an effective stage for this story?

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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