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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tony write to her mother in the second letter she sends?
(a) She asks to be sent on a vacation.
(b) She announces the birth of her daughter.
(c) She gives updates about her health.
(d) She spreads rumors about Grunlich.

2. Why was Gotthold cut off from family money?
(a) For going to jail.
(b) For marrying a woman the family disapproved of.
(c) For being born out of wedlock.
(d) For moving to the Americas.

3. In "Part II," what does Tony have for breakfast each morning?
(a) Toast.
(b) Hot chocolate.
(c) Fried eggs.
(d) Fruit and cheese.

4. What does the head of the Schwartzkopf family do for a living?
(a) He is a pilot.
(b) He is a businessman.
(c) He is an author.
(d) He is a sailor.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the Consul believe Johann blames Gotthold for the death of Josephine?

2. Why does Elizabeth want another servant in "Part II"?

3. How does Grunlich propose marriage to Tony?

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

5. How does the Buddenbrook dinner end in "Part I"?

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