3. What is Aschenbach's financial situation?
(a) He is homeless.
(b) He is extravagantly wealthy.
(c) He is poor.
(d) He is wealthy.

4. How intelligent is Aschenbach?
(a) Very intelligent.
(b) Very stupid.
(c) Not too bright.
(d) Average.

5. Aschenbach spends all his time _________.
(a) Daydreaming.
(b) Writing.
(c) Reading.
(d) Listening to music.

6. At the beginning of the book, when Aschenbach encounters the man at the chapel, what does their interaction consists of?
(a) Silence.
(b) Complimenting.
(c) Heckling.
(d) Lively conversation.

7. What characterizes Aschenbach's daydream?
(a) Horrifying.
(b) Festive.
(c) Exotic.
(d) Dismal.

8. What is the weather on this first day in the novella?
(a) Snowing.
(b) Warm and sunny.
(c) Raining.
(d) Dark and cloudy.

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

10. Approximately how old is Aschenbach?
(a) Old man.
(b) Young man.
(c) Teenager.
(d) Middle-aged.

11. What does Aschenbach chronically suffer from?
(a) Psychosis.
(b) Insomnia.
(c) Gullibility.
(d) Bad health.

12. What expression does the man at the chapel give to Aschenbach?
(a) A smile.
(b) Shock.
(c) A scowl.
(d) A look of distress.

13. Aschenbach's childhood is characterized by _______.
(a) Travel.
(b) Loneliness.
(c) Excitement.
(d) Abuse.

14. What makes Aschenbach pull back from his daydream?
(a) Dissatisfaction with his imagination.
(b) Fear of judgement.
(c) Diligence in work.
(d) He becomes tired.

15. How long has Aschenbach been sick?
(a) A week.
(b) Since yesterday.
(c) A few years.
(d) Since youth.