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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many times has Aschenbach been divorced?
(a) Two.
(b) One.
(c) He never married.
(d) None.

2. Why does Aschenbach leave Pola?
(a) It isn't satisfying his ideals for the vacation.
(b) He sees an enemy of his.
(c) The weather is poor.
(d) He doesn't like the people.

3. While out on his walk, Aschenbach begins to feel _________.
(a) Happy.
(b) Sad.
(c) Ill.
(d) Invigorated.

4. Aschenbach identifies the smell in Venice as _______.
(a) Disinfectant.
(b) Perfume.
(c) Sewage.
(d) Incense.

5. How does Aschenbach look, physically?
(a) Deformed.
(b) Old.
(c) Young.
(d) Handsome.

Short Answer Questions

1. Aschenbach's last dream in the book is characterized by:

2. Aschenbach becomes excited by the ________ of stalking Tadzio.

3. What compelled Aschenbach to leave Venice during his last trip?

4. How aware is Aschenbach of his own mortality?

5. What is the cause of Aschenbach's sickness?

(see the answer key)

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