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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the Buddenbrooks do during the war with Napoleon?
(a) They boarded French troops.
(b) They joined the army.
(c) They hid in England.
(d) They helped build navy ships.

2. How does Hanna develop slowly in childhood?
(a) He can't control his hands.
(b) He sleeps much of the time.
(c) He never speaks.
(d) He walks late.

3. What does Eric do after first meeting Hugo Weinschenk?
(a) Laughs.
(b) Cries.
(c) Writes a letter.
(d) Talks to her mother.

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

5. In "Part V," what does Tony say she fears?
(a) Never remarrying.
(b) Her daughter's lack of an education.
(c) Gerda's presense in the house.
(d) Going broke.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Clara meet her husband?

2. What do the women in "Part VII" say about Hanno?

3. When Hugo Weinschenk and Erica marry, who is wary of the match?

4. In "Part II," what does the Consul say about Johann's second marriage?

5. In "Part VIII," why does Tony avoid social situations?

(see the answer key)

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