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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What day of the week do the Buddenbrooks gather at the Buddenbrook house?
(a) Friday.
(b) Saturday.
(c) Thursday.
(d) Sunday.

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

3. Where do the men go after dinner in "Part I"?
(a) The billiards room.
(b) The sitting room.
(c) A local pub.
(d) The kitchen.

4. What does the Consul do after being left Johann's business?
(a) Brings Tom into the business.
(b) Hires Christian.
(c) Tries to sell the business.
(d) Calls Gotthold for help.

5. Why does Gotthold feel he should receive some of the Buddenbrook family money?
(a) He was promised some of the money.
(b) He says it's his birthright.
(c) He was never paid for his services.
(d) He never says why.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Herr Gratjens do for a living?

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

4. What do the men argue about after dinner in "Part I"?

5. Why was Gotthold cut off from family money?

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