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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 aspect of the Buddenbrook home do the guests discuss?
(a) Its location.
(b) Its age.
(c) Its number of fireplaces.
(d) Its plasterwork.

2. In "Part II," what does the Consul write about in his journal?
(a) His marriage.
(b) His father's behavior.
(c) News about Germany's army.
(d) The birth of his daughter.

3. How do Julie and Tony treat each other while they walk to school?
(a) They ignore one another.
(b) They hold hands.
(c) They tease one another.
(d) They gossip about their families.

4. After spending time with the Krogers in "Part II," how does Tony change?
(a) She becomes fearful.
(b) She becomes spoiled.
(c) She becomes educated.
(d) She becomes angry.

5. How much time has passed between "Part I" and "Part II"?
(a) Three years.
(b) Four years.
(c) Two years.
(d) One year.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does the Consul initially want to pay Gotthold the money in "Part I"?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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