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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Gerda stand at the end of "Part V"?
(a) In a doorway.
(b) On a stage.
(c) On the porch.
(d) Next to a table.

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 VIII," why is there a celebration for the Buddenbrook firm?
(a) They have been in business for 100 years.
(b) They have made large profits.
(c) They have acquired a smaller company.
(d) They want to show off to the town.

4. Why is Christian interested in the house Gieseke keeps for his mistress?
(a) He wants to move into it.
(b) He visits there also.
(c) He wants to buy it.
(d) He wants to build one like it.

5. In "Part VI," what is it rumored Christian said about businessmen?
(a) That they are foolish.
(b) That they are weak.
(c) That they are conceited.
(d) That they are swindlers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Tom angry after Clara dies?

2. How does Tony describe her first impression of Grunlich?

3. How does the war in "Part VII" affect Tom's business?

4. What does Tom do when Tony refuses to go back to Munich?

5. What day of the week do the Buddenbrooks gather at the Buddenbrook house?

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