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

2. Where do the men go after dinner in "Part I"?
(a) A local pub.
(b) The sitting room.
(c) The kitchen.
(d) The billiards room.

3. What does the head of the Schwartzkopf family do for a living?
(a) He is an author.
(b) He is a businessman.
(c) He is a sailor.
(d) He is a pilot.

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

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

6. What amount of the proceeds of the house does Gotthold request in "Part I"?
(a) One-third.
(b) He never says the exact amount.
(c) One-half.
(d) One-fourth.

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

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

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

10. In "Part III," what does Morten do when Tony invites him to spend time with her friends?
(a) He tells her he has to leave town.
(b) He decides to read alone instead.
(c) He is too shy to talk with them.
(d) He insults a few of them.

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

12. 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.

13. In "Part II," how does the Consul describe Christian in comparison to Tom?
(a) He is less serious.
(b) He is more angry.
(c) He is better with business matters.
(d) He is less responsible.

14. Where does Gerda stand at the end of "Part V"?
(a) In a doorway.
(b) Next to a table.
(c) On the porch.
(d) On a stage.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Justus come to town in "Part V"?

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

3. How does Grunlich propose marriage to Tony?

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

5. What is Morten studying to be?

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