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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Aschenbach's vision at the beginning of Part Four supposed to represent?

2. Why does Aschenbach get off the gondola and return to it?

3. Aschenbach and Tadzio's relationship is _________.

4. What compels Aschenbach to leave Venice this time?

5. In Part Four, Aschenbach's feelings during his trip to Venice are becoming more __________.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

In what way do other characters steer Aschenbach? What does this say about Aschenbach and his mind, since his direct interactions are either brief or silent?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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