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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What compels Aschenbach to leave Venice this time?
(a) A foul smell.
(b) He hates Venice.
(c) He is robbed.
(d) He thinks his hotel is haunted.

2. What is a physical characteristic of the first boatman Aschenbach sees?
(a) He is blind.
(b) He is a hunchback.
(c) He has a large nose.
(d) He is missing fingers.

3. Aschenbach's fixation on Tadzio could be called:
(a) Neutral.
(b) Obsession.
(c) Neglect.
(d) Analytical.

4. Aschenbach frequently watches Tadzio at the _______.
(a) Theater.
(b) Zoo.
(c) Beach.
(d) Cafe.

5. How does Aschenbach describe the family as a whole?
(a) Rude.
(b) Unsophisticated.
(c) Dignified.
(d) Nervous.

6. Aschenbach is ________ when he suddenly sees the Polish family on the pier.
(a) Angry.
(b) Surprised.
(c) Frustrated.
(d) Elated.

7. What is Aschenbach's brief dilemma with his fixation of Tadzio?
(a) Others might disapprove.
(b) Tadzio doesn't return his feelings.
(c) It might be inappropriate.
(d) It will ruin his marraige.

8. What does Tadzio begin to do that forces Aschenbach to speculate about Tadzio's feelings for him?
(a) He writes him leters.
(b) He walks past his bathing cabin.
(c) He approaches him.
(d) He makes eye contact.

9. Why does Aschenbach get off the gondola and return to it?
(a) Because he was filing a complaint against the gondolier.
(b) Because he was getting change to pay the gondolier.
(c) Because he forgot his luggage.
(d) Because he forgot to say goodbye to the gondolier.

10. About how old is Tadzio?
(a) Seven.
(b) Eighteen.
(c) Fourteen.
(d) Ten.

11. How does Aschenbach feel about his decision to stay in Venice?
(a) Frustration.
(b) Guilt.
(c) Distress.
(d) Acceptance.

12. What does Aschenbach observe about the boy's sisters?
(a) They are rude.
(b) They are very serious.
(c) They are happy and carefree.
(d) They are stupid.

13. Now that Aschenbach is completely obsessed with Tadzio, Aschenbach is controlled by his ________.
(a) Emotions.
(b) Work.
(c) Friends.
(d) Morals.

14. Why does Aschenbach leave Pola?
(a) He doesn't like the people.
(b) The weather is poor.
(c) He sees an enemy of his.
(d) It isn't satisfying his ideals for the vacation.

15. What does Aschenbach compare the gondola to?
(a) A bed.
(b) A coffin.
(c) A toy.
(d) A banana.

Short Answer Questions

1. Aschenbach feels ______ when the Polish family isn't at dinner.

2. At the height of Aschenbach's obsession with Tadzio, what sense has Tadzio reinvigorated in Aschenbach?

3. What does Aschenbach compare the second boatman's beard to?

4. What was the weather on Aschenbach's last trip to Venice?

5. What compelled Aschenbach to leave Venice during his last trip?

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