View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part VII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Kesselmeyer suggest Grunlich do to save his business finances?
(a) Get a loan from Johann.
(b) Sell the business.
(c) Make better investments.
(d) Start lying in his paperwork.

2. What role is Tom elected to in "Part VII"?
(a) Merchant senator.
(b) State senator.
(c) City senator.
(d) Master senator.

3. Why does the Consul decide to send Tony to a boarding school?
(a) Because she stops working in school.
(b) Because she starts stealing from stores.
(c) Because she gets into a fight with a boy.
(d) Because she starts scaring strangers in the street.

4. Where does Gerda stand at the end of "Part V"?
(a) On the porch.
(b) Next to a table.
(c) On a stage.
(d) In a doorway.

5. Why is James Mollendorf of interest to Tom?
(a) Because he can buy Mollendorf's business.
(b) Because he will inherit money.
(c) Because they went to school together.
(d) Because he opens up a political seat.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Part II," how does the Consul describe Christian in comparison to Tom?

2. Why does Tom make Christian an assistant?

3. What causes the servant to be fired from the Buddenbrook home in "Part IV"?

4. What is the original purpose of Grunlich's visit to the Consul in "Part III"?

5. How does Hanna develop slowly in childhood?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 284 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample