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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. After Aschenbach decides to stay in Venice, he plans to stay in Venice ________.
(a) For one more week.
(b) Indefinitely.
(c) Until the end of summer.
(d) Forever.

3. What does Aschenbach notice about one of the young men on the boat?
(a) That he is younger than the other men.
(b) That he is actually a woman.
(c) That he is actually very old.
(d) That he is a pickpocket.

4. Aschenbach and Tadzio's relationship is _________.
(a) Boring.
(b) Failing.
(c) Unspoken.
(d) Passionate.

5. Lately, Aschenbach has been _______ with his routine.
(a) Enslaved.
(b) Dissatisfied.
(c) Satisfied.
(d) Fulfilled.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happens in Aschenbach's daydream?

3. Aschenbach is ________ when he suddenly sees the Polish family on the pier.

4. In Part Two, Aschenbach no longer feels _____ with his work.

5. How many children does Aschenbach have?

(see the answer key)

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