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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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. In "Part I," what aspect of the Buddenbrook home do the guests discuss?
(a) Its age.
(b) Its location.
(c) Its plasterwork.
(d) Its number of fireplaces.

4. What does Gotthold want to know while attending his father's funeral?
(a) How much money he will receive.
(b) Where the pictures of his mother are.
(c) If he can move into Buddenbrook home.
(d) Gottold doesn't talk at the funeral.

5. In "Part II," how many female servants does Elizabeth have?
(a) Three.
(b) None.
(c) Two.
(d) One.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Tony get her face scratched by Julie?

2. Why does Elizabeth want another servant in "Part II"?

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

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

5. How did Johann Buddenbrook acquire Buddenbrook home?

(see the answer key)

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