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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Tony get her face scratched by Julie?
(a) While she is sleeping.
(b) When she tries to avoid kissing Hermann.
(c) When she shoves Julie down a hill.
(d) While they try to stop falling down a hill.

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

3. What do the men argue about after dinner in "Part I"?
(a) The arts.
(b) Religion.
(c) Recent science developments.
(d) The reunification of Germany.

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. How did Johann Buddenbrook acquire Buddenbrook home?
(a) He built it himself.
(b) He bought it from his mother.
(c) He was left it in a will.
(d) His firm acquired it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the Krogers have an estate?

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

3. How does Gotthold tell the Buddenbrook family he wants money?

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

5. In "Part I," whose lap does Antonie sit on when she recites her catechism?

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