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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does the Consul believe Johann blames Gotthold for the death of Josephine?
(a) Because he had injured her badly.
(b) Because she died shortly after Gotthold's birth.
(c) Because she died trying to save Gotthold.
(d) Because Gotthold got her sick.

3. Why does the Consul decide to send Tony to a boarding school?
(a) Because she starts stealing from stores.
(b) Because she starts scaring strangers in the street.
(c) Because she gets into a fight with a boy.
(d) Because she stops working in school.

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

5. What does Johann do the night a riot breaks out in front of his house?
(a) He writes to his brother.
(b) He decides to move.
(c) He goes into hiding.
(d) He attends a meeting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the Buddenbrooks do during the war with Napoleon?

2. What is Christian's strange talent?

3. In "Part IV," what does Tony write to her mother in the first letter she sends?

4. What causes the servant to be fired from the Buddenbrook home in "Part IV"?

5. In "Part III," who does Grunlich confront about Morten's relationship with Tony?

(see the answer key)

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