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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Permaneder agree to do when he divorces Tony?
(a) Not spread rumors about her.
(b) Stay in Munich.
(c) Split his money with her.
(d) Give back her dowry.

2. In "Part VII," why does Christian say he has gone into debt?
(a) He has been using credit to pay for things.
(b) He has been borrowing money to gamble with.
(c) He didn't want to take money from his business.
(d) He never learned to keep his books.

3. In "Part II," what does the Consul about love in his marriage to Elizabeth?
(a) That he loves someone else.
(b) That he did not marry for love.
(c) That he married for love.
(d) That he has fallen out of love.

4. When Permaneder comes to the Buddenbrook home in "Part VI," what confuses Frau Consul at first?
(a) His hairstyle.
(b) His clothing.
(c) His accent.
(d) His smile.

5. How does Gotthold become the Consul to the Netherlands?
(a) Tom appoints him.
(b) The Consul stated it in his will.
(c) He doesn't become the Consul to the Netherlands.
(d) He earns the promotion himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the head of the city attend Hanno's christening?

2. What does Grunlich say about his courting of Tony in "Part IV"?

3. What does the head of the Schwartzkopf family do for a living?

4. When Tony returns from the beach house in "Part III," what has Grunlich sent her?

5. What does Tony tell her father about her marriage in "Part IV"?

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