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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Tony feel about Hermann Hagenstrom in "Part VII"?
(a) They are friendly neighbors.
(b) They are good friends.
(c) She doesn't know him well.
(d) They are old enemies.

2. How does the older generation feel about Napoleon?
(a) They feel he was nothing to fear.
(b) They feel he was a tyrant.
(c) They feel he was a great man.
(d) They feel he was misunderstood.

3. When Hugo Weinschenk and Erica marry, who is wary of the match?
(a) Tony.
(b) Tom.
(c) Christian.
(d) Frau Consel.

4. What day of the week do the Buddenbrooks gather at the Buddenbrook house?
(a) Sunday.
(b) Thursday.
(c) Saturday.
(d) Friday.

5. Why does Christian want to adopt a woman's children?
(a) To be a better person.
(b) To get the chance to be a father.
(c) To make them legitimate children.
(d) To receive money from them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the narrator say Hugo Weinschenk hasn't taken a wife yet in "Part VIII"?

2. How does Tony feel about the selling the family house?

3. Why does Christian request a meeting with Tom in "Part VII"?

4. Why does the Consul initially want to pay Gotthold the money in "Part I"?

5. What does Christian want after Frau Consul's death?

(see the answer key)

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