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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 Clara meet her husband?
(a) It is an arranged marriage.
(b) Tom hires him to clean their house.
(c) Her mother invites him over to preach.
(d) She meets him at work.

2. How does the wealth of the Krogers compare to the wealth of the Buddenbrooks?
(a) The Krogers are in a much lower social class.
(b) They have the same amount of money.
(c) The Buddenbrooks have more money.
(d) The Krogers have more money.

3. What is the name Hanno short for?
(a) Hanibal.
(b) Hannamaker.
(c) Johann.
(d) Rohann.

4. What causes the Consul to become angry with the mob in "Part IV"?
(a) The flipped over carriages.
(b) The unlit street lights.
(c) The noise.
(d) The broken glass.

5. In "Part VIII," how old is Eric?
(a) 19.
(b) 20.
(c) 18.
(d) 21.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes the servant to be fired from the Buddenbrook home in "Part IV"?

2. Why does Christian request a meeting with Tom in "Part VII"?

3. Why does Permaneder decide to stop working?

4. Why does the Consul want to see if Tony loves Grunlich in "Part IV"?

5. Who is Babette?

(see the answer key)

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