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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Tony's parents think Grunlich is a good match for her?
(a) Because he is a respectable man.
(b) Because of his wealth.
(c) Because of his kindness.
(d) Because of his title.

2. In "Part I," what does the Consul's mother tell him to do about Gotthold's demand for money?
(a) Send him a little money.
(b) Ignore the request.
(c) Wait to tell his father.
(d) Sue him.

3. Why does the Consul believe Johann blames Gotthold for the death of Josephine?
(a) Because she died shortly after Gotthold's birth.
(b) Because he had injured her badly.
(c) Because she died trying to save Gotthold.
(d) Because Gotthold got her sick.

4. Why does the Consul take Tony and Erica home with him?
(a) To help Tony take care of Erica.
(b) To get them away from Grunlich.
(c) Grunlich asks him to.
(d) To give Tony a vacation.

5. In "Part I," whose lap does Antonie sit on when she recites her catechism?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her grandfather.
(d) Her grandmother.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Part II," what does Tony have for breakfast each morning?

2. What does Tony tell her father about her marriage in "Part IV"?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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