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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Herr Gratjens do for a living?
(a) He is a lawyer.
(b) He is a pastor.
(c) He is a broker.
(d) He is a doctor.

2. In "Part IV," where does Tom go on business?
(a) Paris.
(b) Berlin.
(c) London.
(d) Amsterdam.

3. In "Part I," who is the first guest to arrive at Buddenbrook house?
(a) The poet.
(b) The doctor.
(c) The teacher.
(d) The counselman.

4. In "Part IV," what are the lower classes insisting upon?
(a) Health care.
(b) Voting rights.
(c) Better pay.
(d) Vacation days.

5. In "Part III,, what interrupts Tom's secret romance with Anna?
(a) Tony's wedding.
(b) A business trip.
(c) His religion.
(d) Her husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Tony tell Morten about Grunlich's proposal?

2. After spending time with the Krogers in "Part II," how does Tony change?

3. Where do the men go after dinner in "Part I"?

4. Why does the Consul take Tony and Erica home with him?

5. How does Tony describe her first impression of Grunlich?

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