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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Aschenbach choose to go to Venice?

2. What is the specific aspect of Tadzio that inspires Aschenbach?

3. What does Aschenbach do after seeing Tadzio and his family on the pier?

4. At the beach, Aschenbach eats _________.

5. Why does Aschenbach hesitate to approach Tadzio?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What parallels can be drawn between Aschenbch and Jashu in their relationship to Tadzio?

Essay Topic 2

What does Aschenbach represent about art, the political situation of the world at the time "Death In Venice" is set, and the city of Venice itself?

Essay Topic 3

Choose one of the three positions to argue:

1) Aschenbach's diligence is close to religious observance.

2) Aschenbach gradually transforms into a religious man.

3) Aschenbach began as an ethical man but transforms into a degenerate.

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