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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Tony describe her first impression of Grunlich?
(a) Educated.
(b) Handsome.
(c) Boring.
(d) Offensive.

2. In "Part II," how many female servants does Elizabeth have?
(a) Three.
(b) None.
(c) One.
(d) Two.

3. What years is it in the beginning of "Part I"?
(a) 1835.
(b) 1845.
(c) 1825.
(d) 1855.

4. During the riot in "Part IV," what is Kroger worried about?
(a) His carriage arriving.
(b) His health.
(c) His daughter's safety.
(d) His money he has hidden.

5. In "Part II," how does the Consul describe Christian in comparison to Tom?
(a) He is less responsible.
(b) He is better with business matters.
(c) He is less serious.
(d) He is more angry.

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

7. When does Herr Kroger die?
(a) When his house catches fire.
(b) When the Consul helps him home.
(c) When he is sleeping at a town hall meeting.
(d) When the mob attacks him.

8. What does the Consul do after being left Johann's business?
(a) Brings Tom into the business.
(b) Tries to sell the business.
(c) Calls Gotthold for help.
(d) Hires Christian.

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

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

11. How do Julie and Tony treat each other while they walk to school?
(a) They ignore one another.
(b) They gossip about their families.
(c) They tease one another.
(d) They hold hands.

12. What is Christian's strange talent?
(a) He can impersonate people.
(b) He can do shadow puppets.
(c) He can play every instrument.
(d) He can do acrobatic tricks.

13. Why was Gotthold cut off from family money?
(a) For marrying a woman the family disapproved of.
(b) For being born out of wedlock.
(c) For going to jail.
(d) For moving to the Americas.

14. How does Grunlich propose marriage to Tony?
(a) In person.
(b) With a letter.
(c) He sends her a contract.
(d) He asks her mother.

15. What causes the Consul to become angry with the mob in "Part IV"?
(a) The unlit street lights.
(b) The noise.
(c) The broken glass.
(d) The flipped over carriages.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Part IV," why does Grunlich tell Tony she can't have a nanny?

2. In "Part II," what does the Consul about love in his marriage to Elizabeth?

3. Why does the Consul decide to send Tony to a boarding school?

4. In "Part III," who does Grunlich confront about Morten's relationship with Tony?

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

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