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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Part I," who is the first guest to arrive at Buddenbrook house?
(a) The teacher.
(b) The poet.
(c) The doctor.
(d) The counselman.

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

3. In "Part IV," where does Tom go on business?
(a) London.
(b) Paris.
(c) Amsterdam.
(d) Berlin.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "Part IV," what are the lower classes insisting upon?

3. What is Morten studying to be?

4. What causes the Consul to become angry with the mob 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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