Death in Venice Quizzes

Think you’ve got your head wrapped around Death in Venice? Put your knowledge to the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. What word does Tadzio's name sound like?


The French word for "farewell"
The German word for "a young boy"
The Polish word for "beautiful"
It doesn't sound like anything else.
Q. What is the main target of personification in Death in Venice?


Aschenbach
The sun
Tadzio
Venice
Q. What does clothing help Aschenbach forget?


His duty to write
His umbrella
His aging body
His death
Q. Which character is totally determined by his physical appearance?


Aschenbach
Tadzio
The stranger god
Venice
Q. What two things does Aschenbach's name recall?


Ashes and creeks
The natural environment
Tadzio and death
Death and Venice