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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Aschenbach first learns of an illness in Venice from _______.
(a) A letter from a friend.
(b) A German newspaper.
(c) A police officer.
(d) An Italian newspaper.

2. The man at the chapel carries a _______.
(a) Bag of money.
(b) Pack.
(c) Walking stick.
(d) Dog.

3. Aschenbach becomes excited by the ________ of stalking Tadzio.
(a) Risk.
(b) Encouragement.
(c) Benefit.
(d) Discouragement.

4. What is Aschenbach's mother's profession?
(a) A housewife.
(b) An artist.
(c) A teacher.
(d) A seamstress.

5. How does Aschenbach pass the time on the boat?
(a) He sleeps.
(b) He writes.
(c) He daydreams.
(d) He strikes up a conversation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the gondolier run away?

2. What is the purpose of the street performers?

3. Where does Aschenbach spend his free time in Venice?

4. What did the professions of Aschenbach's parents instill in him?

5. Whom does Aschenbach resemble with his make-over?

(see the answer key)

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