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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Aschenbach keep his beard _________.
(a) Big and white.
(b) Braided.
(c) Shaven.
(d) Long and curly.

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

3. What is Aschenbach's mother's profession?
(a) A housewife.
(b) A teacher.
(c) An artist.
(d) A seamstress.

4. What season is it at the beginning of "Death In Venice?"
(a) Summer.
(b) Winter.
(c) Spring.
(d) Fall.

5. What is Aschenbach's father's profession?
(a) An official.
(b) An actor.
(c) A salesman.
(d) A teacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many times has Aschenbach been divorced?

2. Aschenbach's wife is _______.

3. Judging from the man's attire and physical characteristics, Aschenbach concludes that this man is NOT _______ .

4. While out on his walk, Aschenbach begins to feel _________.

5. What makes Aschenbach pull back from his daydream?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Aschenbach excited about the possibility of Tadzio staying in Venice through the quarantine?

2. Other than his talent, what about Aschenbach characterized his youth?

3. What benefit does Aschenbach believe he will gain from traveling? Why does he need this?

4. How does Aschenbach experience the morning? What are the metaphors he uses?

5. What about the Polish family in the hotel catches Aschenbach's eye?

6. Now that Aschenbach is completely obsessed with Tadzio, how does Aschenbach spend his free time? What does this say about his transformation?

7. What about Tadzio does Aschenbach use for his writing? How does Aschenbach feel about writing this way?

8. What successes has Aschenbach achieved in life?

9. In what era does "Death In Venice" take place? What major historical landmark is referenced?

10. Why is Aschenbach's writing popular?

(see the answer keys)

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