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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do the men go after dinner in "Part I"?
(a) The billiards room.
(b) A local pub.
(c) The sitting room.
(d) The kitchen.

2. Why does Gotthold feel he should receive some of the Buddenbrook family money?
(a) He never says why.
(b) He was promised some of the money.
(c) He says it's his birthright.
(d) He was never paid for his services.

3. In "Part II," what does Tony have for breakfast each morning?
(a) Fried eggs.
(b) Hot chocolate.
(c) Toast.
(d) Fruit and cheese.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Gotthold want to know while attending his father's funeral?

3. What is Christian's strange talent?

4. Why was Gotthold cut off from family money?

5. What does the Consul do after being left Johann's business?

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