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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Part II," what does the Consul about love in his marriage to Elizabeth?
(a) That he has fallen out of love.
(b) That he did not marry for love.
(c) That he married for love.
(d) That he loves someone else.

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

3. What makes Tony say she will consider Grunlich's proposal?
(a) When Grunlich buys her jewelry.
(b) When Grunlich cries.
(c) When her parents threaten her.
(d) When Grunlich writes a poem.

4. How does Grunlich propose marriage to Tony?
(a) He sends her a contract.
(b) With a letter.
(c) In person.
(d) He asks her mother.

5. What month does Tony marry Grunlich?
(a) December.
(b) February.
(c) January.
(d) November.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does the older generation feel about Napoleon?

3. Why does Gotthold feel he should receive some of the Buddenbrook family money?

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

5. Why does Tony tell Morten about Grunlich's proposal?

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