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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. Why is James Mollendorf of interest to Tom?
(a) Because he opens up a political seat.
(b) Because he will inherit money.
(c) Because he can buy Mollendorf's business.
(d) Because they went to school together.

2. What does Tom do when Tony refuses to go back to Munich?
(a) He ignores her.
(b) He buys her a train ticket to Munich anyway.
(c) He says she can have a job with his business.
(d) He offers to help her get a divorce.

3. When Permaneder comes to the Buddenbrook home in "Part VI," what confuses Frau Consul at first?
(a) His clothing.
(b) His smile.
(c) His hairstyle.
(d) His accent.

4. In "Part VIII," why does Tony avoid social situations?
(a) She isn't invited to anything.
(b) She is ashamed of her divorces.
(c) She wants to keep her life private.
(d) She is trying to protect her daughter's money.

5. How does Tony describe Catholicism in Munich?
(a) Outdated.
(b) Complicated.
(c) Lovely.
(d) Barbaric.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tom assume Christian will do with the money he gives him in "Part VI"?

2. In "Part VIII," what does Tony think makes Hugo Weinschenk different from Buddenbrooks?

3. What does the book Tom reads in "Part X" say life is?

4. In "Part VIII," why is there a celebration for the Buddenbrook firm?

5. Who is Babette?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Hugo Weinschenk go to court in "Part VIII"?

2. What things occur to end the marriage between Tony and Permaneder?

3. How does Tom become a merchant senator?

4. What makes Hugo Weinschenk a good match for Erica?

5. How does Tom feel about Tony leaving Permaneder in "Part VI"?

6. What happens when Frau Consul becomes ill in "Part IX"?

7. In "Part VI," how does Tony describe Munich when she visits there?

8. What does Tom do in "Part VI" when he begins to take his political career seriously?

9. What is Tom's first impression of Permaneder?

10. What is Hanno's christening like?

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