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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Aschenbach's fixation on Tadzio increases in Part Four, what classical figures does he have a vision of?
(a) Adam and Eve.
(b) Socrates and Phaedrus.
(c) His mother and father.
(d) Romeo and Juliet.

2. Where does Aschenbach first see the family from his hotel?
(a) At a restaurant.
(b) In the lobby.
(c) On the boat to Venice.
(d) At the beach.

3. When Aschenbach is forced to stay in Venice what is he able to do?
(a) See a play.
(b) Enjoy the good weather.
(c) See more of Tadzio.
(d) Visit an old friend.

4. The family Aschenbach sees in his hotel are from _______.
(a) France.
(b) Germany.
(c) Poland.
(d) Italy.

5. At the height of Aschenbach's obsession with Tadzio, what sense has Tadzio reinvigorated in Aschenbach?
(a) Wealth.
(b) Life.
(c) Death.
(d) Corruption.

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

7. Why does the gondolier run away?
(a) Because he had to go get another passenger.
(b) Because Aschenbach yelled at him.
(c) Because he is stealing Aschenbach's luggage.
(d) Because he is a known criminal running from the police.

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

9. Where does Aschenbach frequently see Tadzio?
(a) Going for walks.
(b) At the hotel restaurant.
(c) In his dreams.
(d) Playing in the street.

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

11. In Part Four, Aschenbach's feelings during his trip to Venice are becoming more __________.
(a) Complex.
(b) Dulled down.
(c) Skeptical.
(d) Derisive.

12. Where does Aschenbach spend his free time in Venice?
(a) At a cafe.
(b) In shops.
(c) At the beach.
(d) In his room.

13. How is the boat Aschenbach takes to Venice described?
(a) Luxurious.
(b) Modern.
(c) Dilapidated.
(d) Old fashioned.

14. What is the weather like in Venice?
(a) Sunny and warm.
(b) Unbearably hot.
(c) Gray and cloudy.
(d) Raining.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Aschenbach hesitate to leave Venice?

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

3. What does Aschenbach observe about the boy's sisters?

4. What is a physical characteristic of the first boatman Aschenbach sees?

5. How does Aschenbach feel at the prospect of Tadzio not living long?

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