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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Part V," how does Tom succeed at his work?
(a) He earns more money.
(b) He is given an award.
(c) He sells the business.
(d) He gets a new title.

2. What does Tony tell her father about her marriage in "Part IV"?
(a) She expected more money out of her marriage.
(b) She feels she is being ignored.
(c) She is slowly learning to love Grunlich.
(d) She only got married to make him happy.

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

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

5. Why does the Consul take Tony and Erica home with him?
(a) To get them away from Grunlich.
(b) Grunlich asks him to.
(c) To give Tony a vacation.
(d) To help Tony take care of Erica.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "Part V," what does Christian do when he comes into the office?

3. How does the wealth of the Krogers compare to the wealth of the Buddenbrooks?

4. What does Johann do the night a riot breaks out in front of his house?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Part IV," what is revealed about Grunlich's business?

2. What does Tom do when he takes over his father's business?

3. How do Tom and Christian compare to each other?

4. Why does the Consul meet with Tony privately in "Part IV"?

5. What does Justus do after the Consul dies?

6. How does Tony meet Morten?

7. How does the Consul say Josephine's death affected Johann?

8. In "Part II," how does Tony react to being at boarding school?

9. How does Clara's mother help her get married?

10. How does the Consul react when Elizabeth says she wants to hire another servant in "Part II"?

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