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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Part I," what does the Consul's mother tell him to do about Gotthold's demand for money?
(a) Send him a little money.
(b) Wait to tell his father.
(c) Ignore the request.
(d) Sue him.

2. What do the men argue about after dinner in "Part I"?
(a) Recent science developments.
(b) Religion.
(c) The reunification of Germany.
(d) The arts.

3. How does the wealth of the Krogers compare to the wealth of the Buddenbrooks?
(a) The Buddenbrooks have more money.
(b) The Krogers have more money.
(c) They have the same amount of money.
(d) The Krogers are in a much lower social class.

4. How does Gotthold tell the Buddenbrook family he wants money?
(a) He visits his grandfather.
(b) He writes in to a newspaper.
(c) He sends a telegram to his mother.
(d) He sends a letter to the Consul.

5. How does the Buddenbrook dinner end in "Part I"?
(a) With joke telling.
(b) With a poem.
(c) With a prayer.
(d) With a dance.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the Consul decide to send Tony to a boarding school?

2. In "Part II," how does the Consul describe Christian in comparison to Tom?

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

4. How did Johann Buddenbrook acquire Buddenbrook home?

5. Why does the Consul believe Johann blames Gotthold for the death of Josephine?

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