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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Erica file for divorce from her husband?

2. How does Tom compare Permaneder to the Buddenbrooks?

3. Why does Tony decide to return home with Erica in "Part VI"?

4. What does Permaneder agree to do when he divorces Tony?

5. Why does Christian request a meeting with Tom in "Part VII"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Erica's husband do when he is released from jail?

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

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

4. What happens after Tom sells the family house?

5. What is Frau Consul's funeral like?

6. In "Part X," why is Tom compare his fortune to the town's fortune?

7. What makes Tom fire Christian from the business?

8. What argument do Tom and Christian get into after their mother's death?

9. In "Part VII," what does Christian meet with Tom about?

10. What does Tom do when Christian asks for money in "Part VII"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the purpose of the Kroger family in this novel?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the role of political strife in this novel. Keep in mind the process to reunify Germany, the radicals and the rioters.

Essay Topic 3

Explore the theme of decline as it is developed throughout the novel.

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