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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why was Gotthold cut off from family money?
(a) For going to jail.
(b) For being born out of wedlock.
(c) For moving to the Americas.
(d) For marrying a woman the family disapproved of.

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

5. During the riot in "Part IV," what is Kroger worried about?
(a) His daughter's safety.
(b) His carriage arriving.
(c) His health.
(d) His money he has hidden.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Part I," who is the first guest to arrive at Buddenbrook house?

2. What does Tony write to her mother in the second letter she sends?

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

4. How does the Buddenbrook dinner end in "Part I"?

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

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