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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Tom feel during the election running against Hermann Hagenstrom?
(a) He feels he will lose.
(b) He never lets anyone see how he feels during the election.
(c) He is worried.
(d) He feels he will win.

3. In "Part V," what does Christian do when he comes into the office?
(a) He sleeps.
(b) He writes personal letters.
(c) He reorganizes things.
(d) He drinks.

4. In "Part V," where does Christian travel from to return home?
(a) Peru.
(b) Jamaica.
(c) Chile.
(d) Brazil.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How much time has passed between "Part I" and "Part II"?

2. Why does Tom approve of Permaneder as a suitor for Tony?

3. When their son is born in "Part VII," why does it settle Gerda's fears?

4. How does Tony feel about the selling the family house?

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

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