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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 uncle.
(c) He is the Consul's cousin.
(d) He is the Consul's brother-in-law.

2. In "Part I," whose lap does Antonie sit on when she recites her catechism?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her grandmother.
(d) Her grandfather.

3. What does Tony write to her mother in the second letter she sends?
(a) She announces the birth of her daughter.
(b) She gives updates about her health.
(c) She asks to be sent on a vacation.
(d) She spreads rumors about Grunlich.

4. After Consul Kroger dies, what happens to his estate?
(a) It is sold.
(b) It is turned into a museum.
(c) It is left to Justus.
(d) It is demolished.

5. Why does Justus come to town in "Part V"?
(a) To plan the Consul's funeral.
(b) To clean the Consul's house.
(c) To discuss the Consul's will.
(d) To go through the Consul's books.

6. When does Herr Kroger die?
(a) When the mob attacks him.
(b) When he is sleeping at a town hall meeting.
(c) When his house catches fire.
(d) When the Consul helps him home.

7. Why was Gotthold cut off from family money?
(a) For going to jail.
(b) For moving to the Americas.
(c) For marrying a woman the family disapproved of.
(d) For being born out of wedlock.

8. How does Tony get her face scratched by Julie?
(a) When she tries to avoid kissing Hermann.
(b) While they try to stop falling down a hill.
(c) While she is sleeping.
(d) When she shoves Julie down a hill.

9. Why does the Consul want to see if Tony loves Grunlich in "Part IV"?
(a) To know if he should invest money in Grunlich.
(b) To know if he should send his daughter on vacation.
(c) To please his wife.
(d) To know if he was wrong.

10. What does the Consul do after being left Johann's business?
(a) Calls Gotthold for help.
(b) Tries to sell the business.
(c) Brings Tom into the business.
(d) Hires Christian.

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

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

13. In "Part IV," what do rioters do to the town hall?
(a) They try to light it on fire.
(b) They throw bricks at it.
(c) They board up the windows and doors.
(d) They host a meeting.

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

15. How does the older generation feel about Napoleon?
(a) They feel he was nothing to fear.
(b) They feel he was a great man.
(c) They feel he was a tyrant.
(d) They feel he was misunderstood.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What month does Tony marry Grunlich?

4. During the riot in "Part IV," what is Kroger worried about?

5. After spending time with the Krogers in "Part II," how does Tony change?

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