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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. When does "Death In Venice" take place?
(a) Early 19th century.
(b) Modern day.
(c) Early 20th century.
(d) 1950's.

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

3. Aschenbach has a _______ complexion.
(a) Rosy.
(b) Pale.
(c) Dark.
(d) Ashen.

4. What did the professions of Aschenbach's parents instill in him?
(a) Diligence in art.
(b) Laziness and ungratefulness.
(c) Skill at robbery.
(d) Sarcasm and wit.

5. The man at the chapel has _____ teeth.
(a) No.
(b) Yellow.
(c) Missing.
(d) White.

Short Answer Questions

1. Approximately how old is Aschenbach?

2. Aschenbach's work ethic could be called _________.

3. Where does Aschenbach live?

4. How does Aschenbach dress?

5. At the chapel, Aschenbach encounters a _______ man.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Aschenbach believe is heroic? How does this aid his writing?

3. Why is Aschenbach's writing popular?

4. Why is Aschenbach comforted by the idea of a quarantine?

5. What effect did Aschenbach's parents' attributes have on him?

6. Why does Aschenbach decide to leave Venice? Why is this a typical response for him to have?

7. How does Venice reflect Aschenbach's mental state?

8. What was Aschenbach's home-life and education like?

9. Does Aschenbach look at Tadzio analytically or with glorification?

10. How does Aschenbach feel when he observes Tadzio is ill and may not live long? Why might he feel this way?

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