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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Aschenbach achieve fame?
(a) Not yet, but he will.
(b) Never.
(c) Only recently.
(d) When he was young.

2. What does Aschenbach compare the boy in the hotel to?
(a) A Greek statue.
(b) A monster.
(c) Himself.
(d) His own son.

3. While Aschenbach takes his walk at the beginning of Part One, the streets of the city are _______.
(a) Crowded.
(b) Silent.
(c) Dirty.
(d) Empty.

4. What province is Aschenbach from?
(a) Berlin.
(b) Bavaria.
(c) Selesia.
(d) Baden-Wuerttemberg.

5. What does Aschenbach compare the second boatman's beard to?
(a) A fluffy cloud.
(b) A waterfall.
(c) Horse hair.
(d) A goat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Aschenbach spends all his time _________.

2. What is Aschenbach's father's profession?

3. Aschenbach's wife is _______.

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

5. How many times has Aschenbach been divorced?

(see the answer key)

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