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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 the Buddenbrook dinner end in "Part I"?
(a) With a dance.
(b) With a poem.
(c) With a prayer.
(d) With joke telling.

2. What makes Tony say she will consider Grunlich's proposal?
(a) When her parents threaten her.
(b) When Grunlich buys her jewelry.
(c) When Grunlich writes a poem.
(d) When Grunlich cries.

3. In "Part III,, what interrupts Tom's secret romance with Anna?
(a) A business trip.
(b) His religion.
(c) Tony's wedding.
(d) Her husband.

4. How does Tony get her face scratched by Julie?
(a) When she tries to avoid kissing Hermann.
(b) While she is sleeping.
(c) While they try to stop falling down a hill.
(d) When she shoves Julie down a hill.

5. Why does Tom approve of Permaneder as a suitor for Tony?
(a) Because he is a good man.
(b) Because he is a rich man.
(c) Because his mother enjoys Permaneder's company.
(d) Because he no longer cares who Tony marries.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Part VIII," why is there a celebration for the Buddenbrook firm?

2. Where does Christian go to live after talking with Tom in "Part VII"?

3. In "Part V," what does Tony say she fears?

4. In "Part IV," what does Tony write to her mother in the first letter she sends?

5. Why is Christian interested in the house Gieseke keeps for his mistress?

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