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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The tone at the beginning of "Death In Venice" is ___________.
(a) Lighthearted.
(b) Dramatic.
(c) Sad.
(d) Ominous.

2. Aschenbach has always led a(n) _____ life.
(a) Solitary.
(b) Average.
(c) Exciting.
(d) Adventuresome.

3. Aschenbach keep his beard _________.
(a) Big and white.
(b) Long and curly.
(c) Braided.
(d) Shaven.

4. What is the complexion of the man at the chapel?
(a) Pale.
(b) Tan.
(c) Rosy.
(d) Green and sickly.

5. The man at the chapel has _____ teeth.
(a) Yellow.
(b) White.
(c) No.
(d) Missing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Aschenbach's profession?

2. What does Aschenbach credit his level of greatness to?

3. Aschenbach's wife is _______.

4. When does "Death In Venice" take place?

5. What happens in Aschenbach's daydream?

(see the answer key)

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