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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Christian's strange talent?
(a) He can impersonate people.
(b) He can do acrobatic tricks.
(c) He can do shadow puppets.
(d) He can play every instrument.

3. What did the Buddenbrooks do during the war with Napoleon?
(a) They hid in England.
(b) They boarded French troops.
(c) They helped build navy ships.
(d) They joined the army.

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What amount of the proceeds of the house does Gotthold request in "Part I"?

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

3. In "Part I," what aspect of the Buddenbrook home do the guests discuss?

4. How much time has passed between "Part I" and "Part II"?

5. In "Part II," what does Tony have for breakfast each morning?

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