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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does Tom go on his honeymoon?
(a) England.
(b) France.
(c) Italy.
(d) Spain.

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

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

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

6. In "Part V," why does Tony want to take a vacation?
(a) Because she wants to be alone.
(b) Because she has extra money to spend.
(c) Because she wants to study abroad.
(d) Because she is bored.

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

8. What does Johann do the night a riot breaks out in front of his house?
(a) He decides to move.
(b) He writes to his brother.
(c) He goes into hiding.
(d) He attends a meeting.

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

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

11. Who goes with Tony to the Schwartzkopf's home in "Part III"?
(a) Christian.
(b) The Consul.
(c) Tom.
(d) Grunlich.

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

13. What makes Tony say she will consider Grunlich's proposal?
(a) When Grunlich buys her jewelry.
(b) When her parents threaten her.
(c) When Grunlich cries.
(d) When Grunlich writes a poem.

14. In the beginning of "Part III", what is the Consul's family all reading?
(a) Newspapers.
(b) Letters.
(c) Novels.
(d) Magazines.

15. How do Julie and Tony treat each other while they walk to school?
(a) They hold hands.
(b) They tease one another.
(c) They ignore one another.
(d) They gossip about their families.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Consul Kroger dies, what happens to his estate?

2. Why does the Consul want to see if Tony loves Grunlich in "Part IV"?

3. How did Johann Buddenbrook acquire Buddenbrook home?

4. How do Gotthold's daughters feel about Tom?

5. What is the original purpose of Grunlich's visit to the Consul in "Part III"?

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