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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Part IV," why does Grunlich tell Tony she can't have a nanny?
(a) She doesn't deserve it.
(b) He disagrees with keeping servants.
(c) They can't afford it.
(d) She is a good enough mother.

2. What month is it in "Part III"?
(a) June.
(b) July.
(c) August.
(d) May.

3. Why does the Consul initially want to pay Gotthold the money in "Part I"?
(a) Because of his religious beliefs.
(b) Because he is fond of Gotthold.
(c) Because he wants to upset his father.
(d) Because of a legal contract.

4. How does Gotthold become the Consul to the Netherlands?
(a) He doesn't become the Consul to the Netherlands.
(b) Tom appoints him.
(c) He earns the promotion himself.
(d) The Consul stated it in his will.

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

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

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

8. How does Grunlich propose marriage to Tony?
(a) He asks her mother.
(b) He sends her a contract.
(c) In person.
(d) With a letter.

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

10. Why does the Consul take Tony and Erica home with him?
(a) To get them away from Grunlich.
(b) Grunlich asks him to.
(c) To give Tony a vacation.
(d) To help Tony take care of Erica.

11. What does Gotthold want to know while attending his father's funeral?
(a) Where the pictures of his mother are.
(b) How much money he will receive.
(c) If he can move into Buddenbrook home.
(d) Gottold doesn't talk at the funeral.

12. During the riot in "Part IV," what is Kroger worried about?
(a) His health.
(b) His daughter's safety.
(c) His money he has hidden.
(d) His carriage arriving.

13. What causes the servant to be fired from the Buddenbrook home in "Part IV"?
(a) They refuse to serve the family.
(b) They get into a physical fight with Christian.
(c) They stop showing up for work.
(d) They are caught with a maid.

14. Why does Gotthold feel he should receive some of the Buddenbrook family money?
(a) He was promised some of the money.
(b) He was never paid for his services.
(c) He never says why.
(d) He says it's his birthright.

15. In "Part V," how does Tom succeed at his work?
(a) He earns more money.
(b) He gets a new title.
(c) He is given an award.
(d) He sells the business.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the Consul decide to sent Tony to their beach house in "Part III"?

2. What makes Tony say she will consider Grunlich's proposal?

3. How did Johann Buddenbrook acquire Buddenbrook home?

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

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

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