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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What joke does Tom make about Tony's involvement in Erica's wedding?
(a) He says she shouldn't give marriage advice.
(b) He says she is getting married for the third time.
(c) He says she has broken the curse.
(d) He says she is a bad luck charm.

3. How is Justus related to the Consul?
(a) He is the Consul's brother.
(b) He is the Consul's brother-in-law.
(c) He is the Consul's uncle.
(d) He is the Consul's cousin.

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

5. What does Herr Gratjens do for a living?
(a) He is a lawyer.
(b) He is a pastor.
(c) He is a doctor.
(d) He is a broker.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the Consul decide to sent Tony to their beach house in "Part III"?

2. How does Tony get her face scratched by Julie?

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

4. What does Gotthold want to know while attending his father's funeral?

5. How does Gotthold tell the Buddenbrook family he wants money?

(see the answer key)

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