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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does "Death In Venice" take place?
(a) 1950's.
(b) Early 19th century.
(c) Early 20th century.
(d) Modern day.

2. What is Aschenbach's father's profession?
(a) A salesman.
(b) An official.
(c) An actor.
(d) A teacher.

3. What did Aschenbach want but never get?
(a) A brother.
(b) A daughter.
(c) A son.
(d) A wife.

4. When Aschenbach pulls back from his daydream, it shows his reluctance to follow ______.
(a) His parents' advise.
(b) His impulses.
(c) Societal standards.
(d) Other's direction.

5. What does Aschenbach think the benefit of a vacation will be?
(a) He will sleep better.
(b) He will have an adventure.
(c) He will improve his writing.
(d) He will find his long lost brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Approximately how old is Aschenbach?

2. How many children does Aschenbach have?

3. Why does Aschenbach get off the gondola and return to it?

4. While Aschenbach takes his walk at the beginning of Part One, the streets of the city are _______.

5. What has Aschenbach's dedication to work deprived him of?

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