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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is Babette?
(a) Erica's friend.
(b) One of Tony's servants.
(c) A secretary in Munich.
(d) One of Permaneder's cousins.

3. What years is it in the beginning of "Part I"?
(a) 1855.
(b) 1835.
(c) 1845.
(d) 1825.

4. In "Part VIII," how old is Eric?
(a) 19.
(b) 18.
(c) 20.
(d) 21.

5. In "Part IV," why does Grunlich tell Tony she can't have a nanny?
(a) He disagrees with keeping servants.
(b) She doesn't deserve it.
(c) They can't afford it.
(d) She is a good enough mother.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Christian go to live after talking with Tom in "Part VII"?

3. What does Tony write to her mother in the second letter she sends?

4. When Permaneder comes to the Buddenbrook home in "Part VI," what confuses Frau Consul at first?

5. How does Tom compare Permaneder to the Buddenbrooks?

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