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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the wealth of the Krogers compare to the wealth of the Buddenbrooks?
(a) The Buddenbrooks have more money.
(b) The Krogers have more money.
(c) They have the same amount of money.
(d) The Krogers are in a much lower social class.

2. What do the men argue about after dinner in "Part I"?
(a) The reunification of Germany.
(b) Religion.
(c) Recent science developments.
(d) The arts.

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

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

5. 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 loves someone else.
(d) That he has fallen out of love.

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

7. In "Part V," what do Christian's family members think of his stories?
(a) They think they are exotic.
(b) They think they are boring.
(c) They think they are strange.
(d) They think they are made-up.

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

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

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

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

12. How much time has passed between "Part I" and "Part II"?
(a) Two years.
(b) Four years.
(c) Three years.
(d) One year.

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

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

15. After spending time with the Krogers in "Part II," how does Tony change?
(a) She becomes angry.
(b) She becomes spoiled.
(c) She becomes educated.
(d) She becomes fearful.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the Consul take Tony and Erica home with him?

2. What did the Buddenbrooks do during the war with Napoleon?

3. Why does the Consul want to see if Tony loves Grunlich in "Part IV"?

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

5. After the Consul dies, what does Tom decide to do with the business?

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