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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In "Part IV," what do rioters do to the town hall?
(a) They board up the windows and doors.
(b) They host a meeting.
(c) They try to light it on fire.
(d) They throw bricks at it.

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

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

5. How does the older generation feel about Napoleon?
(a) They feel he was a tyrant.
(b) They feel he was a great man.
(c) They feel he was nothing to fear.
(d) They feel he was misunderstood.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Part V," where does Christian travel from to return home?

2. In "Part III,, what interrupts Tom's secret romance with Anna?

3. Where does Gerda stand at the end of "Part V"?

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

5. How does Clara meet her husband?

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