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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Part I," what aspect of the Buddenbrook home do the guests discuss?
(a) Its age.
(b) Its number of fireplaces.
(c) Its location.
(d) Its plasterwork.

2. What is Christian's strange talent?
(a) He can play every instrument.
(b) He can impersonate people.
(c) He can do acrobatic tricks.
(d) He can do shadow puppets.

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

4. What years is it in the beginning of "Part I"?
(a) 1825.
(b) 1845.
(c) 1835.
(d) 1855.

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

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

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

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

9. How does Tom's mother change after her husband's death?
(a) She reads more.
(b) She becomes more religious.
(c) She begins collecting French art.
(d) She starts spending more money.

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

11. In "Part IV," where does Tom go on business?
(a) Paris.
(b) London.
(c) Amsterdam.
(d) Berlin.

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

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

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

15. Why does Tom make Christian an assistant?
(a) Because Christian begs him.
(b) Because they are related.
(c) Because of Christian's work ethic.
(d) Because of Christian's experience in London.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Part I," who is the first guest to arrive at Buddenbrook house?

2. In "Part V," why does Tony want to take a vacation?

3. In "Part I," what does the Consul's mother tell him to do about Gotthold's demand for money?

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

5. What do the men argue about after dinner in "Part I"?

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