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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the Consul believe Johann blames Gotthold for the death of Josephine?
(a) Because he had injured her badly.
(b) Because she died trying to save Gotthold.
(c) Because she died shortly after Gotthold's birth.
(d) Because Gotthold got her sick.

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

3. How does Gotthold tell the Buddenbrook family he wants money?
(a) He sends a letter to the Consul.
(b) He sends a telegram to his mother.
(c) He writes in to a newspaper.
(d) He visits his grandfather.

4. In "Part II," what does the Consul about love in his marriage to Elizabeth?
(a) That he did not marry for love.
(b) That he married for love.
(c) That he has fallen out of love.
(d) That he loves someone else.

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

6. What did the Buddenbrooks do during the war with Napoleon?
(a) They helped build navy ships.
(b) They hid in England.
(c) They boarded French troops.
(d) They joined the army.

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

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

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

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

11. 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 is bored.
(d) Because she wants to study abroad.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Grunlich die?

2. In "Part III,, what interrupts Tom's secret romance with Anna?

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

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

5. What causes the servant to be fired from the Buddenbrook home in "Part IV"?

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