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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IX.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the beginning of "Part III", what is the Consul's family all reading?
(a) Novels.
(b) Newspapers.
(c) Magazines.
(d) Letters.

2. How do Morten's political views compare to Tony's?
(a) He is more conservative.
(b) They are similar.
(c) He is less interested in politics.
(d) He is more liberal.

3. Who goes with Tony to the Schwartzkopf's home in "Part III"?
(a) The Consul.
(b) Tom.
(c) Christian.
(d) Grunlich.

4. In "Part III," what does Morten do when Tony invites him to spend time with her friends?
(a) He decides to read alone instead.
(b) He is too shy to talk with them.
(c) He insults a few of them.
(d) He tells her he has to leave town.

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(b) Outdated.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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Morten studying to be?

2. How does Tony describe the language of the people in Munich?

3. What makes Tony say she will consider Grunlich's proposal?

4. Why does Christian want to adopt a woman's children?

5. When Permaneder comes to the Buddenbrook home in "Part VI," what confuses Frau Consul at first?

(see the answer key)

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