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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Justus related to the Consul?
(a) He is the Consul's brother.
(b) He is the Consul's cousin.
(c) He is the Consul's uncle.
(d) He is the Consul's brother-in-law.

2. In "Part V," what does Tony say she fears?
(a) Never remarrying.
(b) Her daughter's lack of an education.
(c) Going broke.
(d) Gerda's presense in the house.

3. What is Christian's strange talent?
(a) He can impersonate people.
(b) He can play every instrument.
(c) He can do acrobatic tricks.
(d) He can do shadow puppets.

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

5. What is the original purpose of Grunlich's visit to the Consul in "Part III"?
(a) A friendly visit.
(b) Business.
(c) Law.
(d) To take a survey.

6. In "Part III," who does Grunlich confront about Morten's relationship with Tony?
(a) Morten.
(b) Morten's father.
(c) Tony.
(d) Tony's father.

7. How does Clara meet her husband?
(a) She meets him at work.
(b) Her mother invites him over to preach.
(c) It is an arranged marriage.
(d) Tom hires him to clean their house.

8. What causes the Consul to become angry with the mob in "Part IV"?
(a) The noise.
(b) The broken glass.
(c) The unlit street lights.
(d) The flipped over carriages.

9. Why does Elizabeth want another servant in "Part II"?
(a) She wants a manservant.
(b) She wants a female servant.
(c) She says she needs help with the baby.
(d) She needs a second cook.

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

11. In "Part I," who is the first guest to arrive at Buddenbrook house?
(a) The poet.
(b) The doctor.
(c) The teacher.
(d) The counselman.

12. In "Part II," what does Tony have for breakfast each morning?
(a) Hot chocolate.
(b) Fried eggs.
(c) Fruit and cheese.
(d) Toast.

13. In "Part I," what does the Consul's mother tell him to do about Gotthold's demand for money?
(a) Ignore the request.
(b) Sue him.
(c) Send him a little money.
(d) Wait to tell his father.

14. How did Johann Buddenbrook acquire Buddenbrook home?
(a) He was left it in a will.
(b) He built it himself.
(c) His firm acquired it.
(d) He bought it from his mother.

15. How much time has passed between "Part I" and "Part II"?
(a) Three years.
(b) Four years.
(c) Two years.
(d) One year.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the Consul believe Johann blames Gotthold for the death of Josephine?

2. How do Morten's political views compare to Tony's?

3. In "Part V," why does Tony want to take a vacation?

4. In "Part II," what does the Consul about love in his marriage to Elizabeth?

5. In "Part IV," why does Grunlich tell Tony she can't have a nanny?

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