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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What makes Tom angry after Clara dies?
(a) His mother sending money to Clara's husband.
(b) Clara's husband selling their house.
(c) The fact that Clara left him nothing in her will.
(d) The lack of respect at Clara's funeral.

2. What does Kesselmeyer suggest Grunlich do to save his business finances?
(a) Start lying in his paperwork.
(b) Get a loan from Johann.
(c) Sell the business.
(d) Make better investments.

3. When Tony returns from the beach house in "Part III," what has Grunlich sent her?
(a) A poem.
(b) A ring.
(c) A dress.
(d) A series of novels.

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

5. What amount of the proceeds of the house does Gotthold request in "Part I"?
(a) He never says the exact amount.
(b) One-third.
(c) One-half.
(d) One-fourth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Tony tell Morten about Grunlich's proposal?

2. In "Part I," what does the Consul's mother tell him to do about Gotthold's demand for money?

3. How does Tony's avoidance of social situations affect Erica?

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

5. How did Johann Buddenbrook acquire Buddenbrook home?

(see the answer key)

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