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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What day of the week do the Buddenbrooks gather at the Buddenbrook house?
(a) Friday.
(b) Thursday.
(c) Saturday.
(d) Sunday.

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

3. What does Herr Gratjens do for a living?
(a) He is a lawyer.
(b) He is a doctor.
(c) He is a broker.
(d) He is a pastor.

4. In "Part II," what does the Consul say about Johann's second marriage?
(a) It has respect but not love.
(b) It is a sham.
(c) It has no respect and no love.
(d) It only has love.

5. Why do Tony's parents think Grunlich is a good match for her?
(a) Because of his kindness.
(b) Because he is a respectable man.
(c) Because of his title.
(d) Because of his wealth.

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

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

8. 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.

9. In "Part IV," what are the lower classes insisting upon?
(a) Better pay.
(b) Voting rights.
(c) Health care.
(d) Vacation days.

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. What does Tony do while Tom is away on his honeymoon?
(a) She takes some money from him.
(b) She fixes a house for him.
(c) She moves out of the house.
(d) She runs the business for him.

12. Why does the Consul decide to send Tony to a boarding school?
(a) Because she stops working in school.
(b) Because she gets into a fight with a boy.
(c) Because she starts scaring strangers in the street.
(d) Because she starts stealing from stores.

13. In "Part II," how many female servants does Elizabeth have?
(a) Two.
(b) None.
(c) One.
(d) Three.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Tony returns from the beach house in "Part III," what has Grunlich sent her?

3. How does the wealth of the Krogers compare to the wealth of the Buddenbrooks?

4. How does Gotthold tell the Buddenbrook family he wants money?

5. Why does Gotthold feel he should receive some of the Buddenbrook family money?

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