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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Aschenbach spend his idle time as his affections for Tadzio increase?
(a) Going for walks.
(b) Painting.
(c) Thinking of Tadzio.
(d) Eating.

3. Why does Aschenbach hesitate to leave Venice?
(a) He hasn't visited his old friend.
(b) He thinks his boat will sink.
(c) He hasn't seen Tadzio.
(d) He is afraid he will miss the excitement.

4. Why does Aschenbach hesitate to approach Tadzio?
(a) Others might judge him.
(b) Tadzio's family is around.
(c) He hasn't showered.
(d) He is afraid of breaking the illusion.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part Four, Aschenbach's feelings during his trip to Venice are becoming more __________.

2. Where does Aschenbach spend his free time in Venice?

3. Which specific Greek god does Aschenbach compare Tadzio to while he watches him on the beach?

4. Now that Aschenbach is completely obsessed with Tadzio, Aschenbach is controlled by his ________.

5. While Aschenbach becomes more and more obsessed with Tadzio, what has he begun to lose interest in?

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