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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Hanna develop slowly in childhood?
(a) He never speaks.
(b) He walks late.
(c) He can't control his hands.
(d) He sleeps much of the time.

2. In "Part VIII," what does Tony think makes Hugo Weinschenk different from Buddenbrooks?
(a) His money.
(b) His clothing.
(c) His temperment.
(d) His accent.

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 tells her he has to leave town.
(c) He decides to read alone instead.
(d) He insults a few of them.

4. What does Kesselmeyer suggest Grunlich do to save his business finances?
(a) Get a loan from Johann.
(b) Sell the business.
(c) Make better investments.
(d) Start lying in his paperwork.

5. Why does the Consul decide to send Tony to a boarding school?
(a) Because she stops working in school.
(b) Because she gets into a fight with a boy.
(c) Because she starts scaring strangers in the street.
(d) Because she starts stealing from stores.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the original purpose of Grunlich's visit to the Consul in "Part III"?

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

3. How does Grunlich propose marriage to Tony?

4. What do the women in "Part VII" say about Hanno?

5. Why does Elizabeth want another servant in "Part II"?

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