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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 Gieseke keep a house for his mistress?
(a) On the coast.
(b) In Paris.
(c) On the edge of town.
(d) In Munich.

2. In "Part IV," what does Grunlich do to keep Tony from visiting people?
(a) He won't buy her new shoes.
(b) He screens her mail before she reads it.
(c) He won't let her write invitations.
(d) He refuses to buy a carriage.

3. How does Gotthold tell the Buddenbrook family he wants money?
(a) He sends a letter to the Consul.
(b) He sends a telegram to his mother.
(c) He visits his grandfather.
(d) He writes in to a newspaper.

4. In "Part II," how does the Consul describe Christian in comparison to Tom?
(a) He is more angry.
(b) He is better with business matters.
(c) He is less serious.
(d) He is less responsible.

5. What does Christian want after Frau Consul's death?
(a) The paintings.
(b) The plates.
(c) The furniture.
(d) The house.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Herr Kroger die?

2. In "Part III," what does Morten do when Tony invites him to spend time with her friends?

3. Why does Permaneder decide to stop working?

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

5. In "Part IV," what do rioters do to the town hall?

(see the answer key)

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