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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What compelled Aschenbach to leave Venice during his last trip?
(a) He was robbed.
(b) He fell ill.
(c) He was lonely.
(d) His hotel burned down.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aschenbach compare the gondola to?

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

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

4. What does Aschenbach notice about one of the young men on the boat?

5. Why does Aschenbach compare Tadzio to gods?

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