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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Part II," what does the Consul write about in his journal?
(a) News about Germany's army.
(b) His marriage.
(c) His father's behavior.
(d) The birth of his daughter.

2. In "Part IV," what does Grunlich do to keep Tony from visiting people?
(a) He won't let her write invitations.
(b) He refuses to buy a carriage.
(c) He screens her mail before she reads it.
(d) He won't buy her new shoes.

3. In "Part VIII," why is there a celebration for the Buddenbrook firm?
(a) They have made large profits.
(b) They have acquired a smaller company.
(c) They have been in business for 100 years.
(d) They want to show off to the town.

4. How does Hugo Weinschenk try to help Christian in "Part VIII"?
(a) He gives him a job.
(b) He loans him money.
(c) He sends him on a vacation.
(d) He rents a room to him.

5. In "Part III," who does Grunlich confront about Morten's relationship with Tony?
(a) Tony.
(b) Morten's father.
(c) Tony's father.
(d) Morten.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tony write to her mother in the second letter she sends?

2. After the Consul dies, what does Tom decide to do with the business?

3. How does Clara meet her husband?

4. What makes Tom angry after Clara dies?

5. In "Part VIII," why is Herr von Maiboom in debt?

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