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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Aschenbach's first thought in the morning?
(a) Bathing.
(b) Writing.
(c) Tadzio.
(d) Food.

2. Which specific Greek god does Aschenbach compare Tadzio to while he watches him on the beach?
(a) Hades.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Eros.
(d) Apollo.

3. Italian officials are trying to keep the existence of the plague _____________.
(a) A comical joke.
(b) A secret.
(c) Front page news.
(d) A warning against allowing tourists in.

4. What does Aschenbach drink while he watches the street performers?
(a) Beer.
(b) Pomegranate juice.
(c) Wine.
(d) Water.

5. Aschenbach's work ethic could be called _________.
(a) Passable.
(b) Inconsistent.
(c) Diligent.
(d) Lax.

Short Answer Questions

1. Aschenbach's daydream shows his _______.

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

3. What compels Aschenbach to leave Venice this time?

4. Aschenbach's fixation on Tadzio could be called:

5. In his last dream, how does Aschenbach react at first?

(see the answer key)

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