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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why is James Mollendorf of interest to Tom?
(a) Because he opens up a political seat.
(b) Because he can buy Mollendorf's business.
(c) Because they went to school together.
(d) Because he will inherit money.

3. Why does Tom make Christian an assistant?
(a) Because of Christian's work ethic.
(b) Because they are related.
(c) Because Christian begs him.
(d) Because of Christian's experience in London.

4. Why does Gotthold feel he should receive some of the Buddenbrook family money?
(a) He was promised some of the money.
(b) He never says why.
(c) He says it's his birthright.
(d) He was never paid for his services.

5. What did the Buddenbrooks do during the war with Napoleon?
(a) They boarded French troops.
(b) They joined the army.
(c) They helped build navy ships.
(d) They hid in England.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What makes Tom angry after Clara dies?

3. Why does Tom agree to give Christian money in "Part VI"?

4. How does Hugo Weinschenk try to help Christian in "Part VIII"?

5. What does the Consul do after being left Johann's business?

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