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Death in Venice by Thomas Mann
Contributed by: Robbins
  • 1. Who is the main character in 'Death in Venice'?
A) Tadzio
B) Theodore
C) Adele
D) Gustav von Aschenbach
  • 2. What city does Aschenbach travel to?
A) Venice
B) Berlin
C) Rome
D) Paris
  • 3. Which theme prominently features in the novella?
A) Family
B) Aging
C) Friendship
D) War
  • 4. What ultimately happens to Aschenbach?
A) He returns home
B) He dies in Venice
C) He meets Tadzio
D) He finds peace
  • 5. Which element of nature features prominently as a symbol?
A) The sky
B) The sea
C) The city streets
D) The mountains
  • 6. In what year was 'Death in Venice' first published?
A) 1920
B) 1912
C) 1915
D) 1905
  • 7. In the story, which event does Aschenbach witness that signifies his longing?
A) A festival
B) A tragedy
C) The beauty of Tadzio
D) A sunset
  • 8. How does Aschenbach react to Tadzio's family?
A) With indifference
B) With fascination
C) With jealousy
D) With anger
  • 9. What does Aschenbach believe about youth?
A) It should be cherished
B) It is fleeting
C) It is eternal
D) It is overrated
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