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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What compelled Aschenbach to leave Venice during his last trip?
(a) His hotel burned down.
(b) He was lonely.
(c) He was robbed.
(d) He fell ill.

2. Aschenbach's mother is from ________.
(a) Czechoslovakia.
(b) Brazil.
(c) America.
(d) France.

3. What do Aschenbach's books represent?
(a) The struggles and triumphs of his generation.
(b) The superiority of animals over humans.
(c) The criminal and corrupt nature of humans.
(d) The current political situation.

4. What sense do the boatmen give to Aschenbach?
(a) They are sad.
(b) They are genuine.
(c) They are corrupt.
(d) They are happy.

5. Now that Aschenbach is completely obsessed with Tadzio, Aschenbach is controlled by his ________.
(a) Friends.
(b) Work.
(c) Morals.
(d) Emotions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Aschenbach's characters represent about his beliefs of humans?

2. Why does Aschenbach ignore his dilemmas regarding Tadzio?

3. Aschenbach feels ______ when the Polish family isn't at dinner.

4. When Aschenbach is forced to stay in Venice what is he able to do?

5. At the beach, Aschenbach eats _________.

(see the answer key)

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