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Buddenbrooks | Quiz

Thomas Mann
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Buddenbrooks | Quiz

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1)

What causes the Consul to become angry with the mob in "Part IV"? (from Part IV)

The flipped over carriages.
The noise.
The broken glass.
The unlit street lights.
2)

Where does Christian end up after he moves away after Tom's death? (from Part XI)

In prison.
In a mental institution.
In a hospital.
On a ship.
3)

Why does Justus come to town in "Part V"? (from Part V)

To discuss the Consul's will.
To go through the Consul's books.
To plan the Consul's funeral.
To clean the Consul's house.
4)

What does Grunlich say about his courting of Tony in "Part IV"? (from Part IV)

He was forced into the courtship.
He lost his money buying her presents.
He loved her.
He was after her dowry.
5)

How do Gotthold's daughters feel about Tom? (from Part V)

They dislike him.
They love him.
They respect him.
They fear him.
6)

When Permaneder comes to the Buddenbrook home in "Part VI," what confuses Frau Consul at first? (from Part VI)

His clothing.
His accent.
His hairstyle.
His smile.
7)

Where does Christian move after Tom dies? (from Part XI)

Munich.
London.
Berlin.
Hamburg.
8)

What is Kai's favorite interest? (from Part XI)

Music.
Art.
Literature.
Drama.
9)

Why does Tom agree to give Christian money in "Part VI"? (from Part VI)

Because he doesn't want to get sued.
Because he wants him to leave.
Because he loves his brother.
Because his father set it aside for him.
10)

How is Justus related to the Consul? (from Part V)

He is the Consul's uncle.
He is the Consul's cousin.
He is the Consul's brother-in-law.
He is the Consul's brother.
11)

Why is Christian interested in the house Gieseke keeps for his mistress? (from Part VIII)

He wants to move into it.
He wants to build one like it.
He wants to buy it.
He visits there also.
12)

Who is Babette? (from Part VI)

One of Tony's servants.
A secretary in Munich.
One of Permaneder's cousins.
Erica's friend.
13)

In "Part V," what does Christian do when he comes into the office? (from Part V)

He sleeps.
He drinks.
He writes personal letters.
He reorganizes things.
14)

Why does Tony cry whenever she passes the family house after it sells? (from Part IX)

Because of the man who owns it.
Because she is happy to be out of the house.
Because she remembers her childhood.
Because she misses the garden.
15)

Why does the Consul take Tony and Erica home with him? (from Part IV)

To give Tony a vacation.
To help Tony take care of Erica.
Grunlich asks him to.
To get them away from Grunlich.
16)

Why does the narrator say Hugo Weinschenk hasn't taken a wife yet in "Part VIII"? (from Part VIII)

Because of his busy schedule.
Because he is picky.
Because of the shame associated with his name.
Because of his lack of money.
17)

Who attends Frau Consul's funeral? (from Part IX)

The entire town.
Very few people.
Only family.
Family and local dignitaries.
18)

What role is Tom elected to in "Part VII"? (from Part VII)

Master senator.
City senator.
Merchant senator.
State senator.
19)

What does Tom decide to do after reading the book in "Part X"? (from Part X)

Love his family.
Live his life differently.
Travel.
Work harder.
20)

In "Part XI," why does Hanno oversleep and wake up late for school? (from Part XI)

Because he never set his alarm clock.
Because he was at the opera the night before.
Because he forgets it is Monday.
Because Ida no longer wakes him up.
21)

In "Part VI," what is it rumored Christian said about businessmen? (from Part VI)

That they are foolish.
That they are conceited.
That they are weak.
That they are swindlers.
22)

How does the war in "Part VII" affect Tom's business? (from Part VII)

They suffer from losses.
Business stays the same.
Many people quit their jobs.
They make more money.
23)

Why does Permaneder decide to stop working? (from Part VI)

He hurt his arm.
Someone offered to buy his business.
He receives Tony's dowry.
He says he is getting old.
24)

How old is Hugo Weinschenk in "Part VIII"? (from Part VIII)

Early 20s.
Early 30s.
Early 40s.
Early 50s.
25)

Why does the Consul want to see if Tony loves Grunlich in "Part IV"? (from Part IV)

To know if he should invest money in Grunlich.
To know if he was wrong.
To know if he should send his daughter on vacation.
To please his wife.
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