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

2. What does Herr Gratjens do for a living?
(a) He is a lawyer.
(b) He is a doctor.
(c) He is a pastor.
(d) He is a broker.

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

4. How does Tony get her face scratched by Julie?
(a) While they try to stop falling down a hill.
(b) When she shoves Julie down a hill.
(c) When she tries to avoid kissing Hermann.
(d) While she is sleeping.

5. Why does the Consul initially want to pay Gotthold the money in "Part I"?
(a) Because of his religious beliefs.
(b) Because he wants to upset his father.
(c) Because of a legal contract.
(d) Because he is fond of Gotthold.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "Part I," who is the first guest to arrive at Buddenbrook house?

3. In "Part IV," what does Grunlich do to keep Tony from visiting people?

4. In the beginning of "Part III", what is the Consul's family all reading?

5. How does Tony describe her first impression of Grunlich?

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