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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the book Tom reads in "Part X" say life is?
(a) A gift.
(b) A complication.
(c) A mistake.
(d) A play.

2. What instrument does Hanno play?
(a) Violin.
(b) Flute.
(c) Piano.
(d) Drums.

3. How does Tom feel about Christian marrying the woman with the children in "Part IX"?
(a) He thinks it is a nice, but stupid idea.
(b) He thinks it is a great idea.
(c) He thinks it is a horrible idea.
(d) He won't say anything about it.

4. Why does Frau Consul beg the doctors for narcotics?
(a) She wants to give them to Tony.
(b) She is addicted to them.
(c) She wants to die.
(d) She wants them to sleep.

5. How does Tony's avoidance of social situations affect Erica?
(a) She hasn't met anyone her age.
(b) She doesn't have any nice clothes.
(c) She doesn't want to go to any social events.
(d) She hasn't learned table manners.

Short Answer Questions

1. What day of the week do the Buddenbrooks gather at the Buddenbrook house?

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

3. In "Part I," what does the Consul's mother tell him to do about Gotthold's demand for money?

4. In "Part IV," what do rioters do to the town hall?

5. Who is Babette?

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