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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Aschenbach sleep?

2. Aschenbach is ________ when he suddenly sees the Polish family on the pier.

3. Why does Aschenbach hesitate to approach Tadzio?

4. What does Aschenbach observe about the boy's sisters?

5. Aschenbach frequently watches Tadzio at the _______.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Aschenbach has a complex relationship with "youth" in "Death In Venice."

1) What is Aschenbach's relationship to youth early in the book?

2) How does Aschenbach run parallel to youth throughout the book?

3) How do Aschenbach and youth intersect in "Death In Venice?"

4) How does death play a role in Aschenbach's relationship to youth?

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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