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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," whose lap does Antonie sit on when she recites her catechism?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her grandmother.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her grandfather.

2. Why was Gotthold cut off from family money?
(a) For marrying a woman the family disapproved of.
(b) For moving to the Americas.
(c) For going to jail.
(d) For being born out of wedlock.

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

4. In "Part II," what does the Consul say about Johann's second marriage?
(a) It is a sham.
(b) It has respect but not love.
(c) It only has love.
(d) It has no respect and no love.

5. In "Part II," how does the Consul describe Christian in comparison to Tom?
(a) He is less responsible.
(b) He is better with business matters.
(c) He is more angry.
(d) He is less serious.

Short Answer Questions

1. What years is it in the beginning of "Part I"?

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

3. How do Julie and Tony treat each other while they walk to school?

4. What does Herr Gratjens do for a living?

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

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