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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tony write to her mother in the second letter she sends?
(a) She spreads rumors about Grunlich.
(b) She announces the birth of her daughter.
(c) She gives updates about her health.
(d) She asks to be sent on a vacation.

2. In the beginning of "Part III", what is the Consul's family all reading?
(a) Novels.
(b) Letters.
(c) Magazines.
(d) Newspapers.

3. What does Herr Gratjens do for a living?
(a) He is a broker.
(b) He is a doctor.
(c) He is a lawyer.
(d) He is a pastor.

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

5. Why does Tony tell Morten about Grunlich's proposal?
(a) She wants him to fight with Grunlich.
(b) She is nervous and blurts it out.
(c) She wants him to know the truth.
(d) She wants him to leave her alone.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After spending time with the Krogers in "Part II," how does Tony change?

3. How does the older generation feel about Napoleon?

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

5. In "Part II," what does the Consul say about Johann's second marriage?

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