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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Aschenbach's daydream shows his _______.
2. At the chapel, Aschenbach encounters a _______ man.
3. When Aschenbach returns to the chapel at the end of his walk, the man has ___________.
4. In Part Two, Aschenbach no longer feels _____ with his work.
5. What type of school did Aschenbach attend?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the quality of Aschenbach's boat journey to Venice that makes him nervous and suspicious?
2. What successes has Aschenbach achieved in life?
3. In what era does "Death In Venice" take place? What major historical landmark is referenced?
4. What is peculiar about one of the young men on the boat? Why does this upset Aschenbach?
5. Why does Aschenbach decide to leave Venice? Why is this a typical response for him to have?
6. What does the dream that Aschenbach has add to how the reader sees his transformation?
7. What does Aschenbach's reluctance of his daydream say about the strength his usual mind-set has over him? What does this hold for the future?
8. What are some of the main tones and themes of Part One?
9. What are the physical attributes of the strange man Aschenbach encounters at the chapel?
10. How does Venice reflect Aschenbach's mental state?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What statement is "Death In Venice" making about art?
Essay Topic 2
There are no active female characters in "Death In Venice," only Aschenbach's deceased wife and Tadzio's mother and sisters. What is the significance of such a large amount of male characters? How does this contribute to the theme of Aschenbach's feelings for Tadzio? Why is this crucial to the book?
Essay Topic 3
What does "dignity" mean to Aschenbach? How does his definition of "dignity" change through "Death In Venice?" How does he justify this change and cling to his dignity?
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