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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Part I," who is the first guest to arrive at Buddenbrook house?
(a) The poet.
(b) The counselman.
(c) The teacher.
(d) The doctor.

2. How does Tom's mother change after her husband's death?
(a) She begins collecting French art.
(b) She starts spending more money.
(c) She becomes more religious.
(d) She reads more.

3. In "Part VI," what political position does Tom aspire to?
(a) To be a counsel member.
(b) To be a lord.
(c) To be part of parliament.
(d) To lead the city.

4. In "Part VIII," why does Tony avoid social situations?
(a) She is trying to protect her daughter's money.
(b) She isn't invited to anything.
(c) She wants to keep her life private.
(d) She is ashamed of her divorces.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Tony cry whenever she passes the family house after it sells?

2. Where does Frau Consul suffer from an infection in "Part IX"?

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

4. In "Part V," what does Christian do when he comes into the office?

5. How old is Hugo Weinschenk in "Part VIII"?

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