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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the original purpose of Grunlich's visit to the Consul in "Part III"?
(a) To take a survey.
(b) A friendly visit.
(c) Law.
(d) Business.

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

3. In "Part III," what does Morten do when Tony invites him to spend time with her friends?
(a) He is too shy to talk with them.
(b) He decides to read alone instead.
(c) He insults a few of them.
(d) He tells her he has to leave town.

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

5. When does Herr Kroger die?
(a) When the Consul helps him home.
(b) When he is sleeping at a town hall meeting.
(c) When the mob attacks him.
(d) When his house catches fire.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes the Consul to become angry with the mob in "Part IV"?

2. When Tony returns from the beach house in "Part III," what has Grunlich sent her?

3. How does the older generation feel about Napoleon?

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

5. In "Part IV," what does Grunlich do to keep Tony from visiting people?

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