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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Part I," who is the first guest to arrive at Buddenbrook house?
(a) The teacher.
(b) The counselman.
(c) The poet.
(d) The doctor.

2. When Tony returns from the beach house in "Part III," what has Grunlich sent her?
(a) A dress.
(b) A ring.
(c) A series of novels.
(d) A poem.

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

4. What does Grunlich say about his courting of Tony in "Part IV"?
(a) He loved her.
(b) He lost his money buying her presents.
(c) He was after her dowry.
(d) He was forced into the courtship.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Christian's strange talent?

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

3. Why does the Consul decide to send Tony to a boarding school?

4. In "Part IV," what do rioters do to the town hall?

5. What did the Buddenbrooks do during the war with Napoleon?

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