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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the narrator say Hugo Weinschenk hasn't taken a wife yet in "Part VIII"?
(a) Because of his busy schedule.
(b) Because of the shame associated with his name.
(c) Because he is picky.
(d) Because of his lack of money.

2. Why does Erica's husband go to jail?
(a) Insurance fraud.
(b) Tax avoidance.
(c) Murder.
(d) Robbery.

3. In "Part VII," why does Christian say he has gone into debt?
(a) He didn't want to take money from his business.
(b) He has been borrowing money to gamble with.
(c) He has been using credit to pay for things.
(d) He never learned to keep his books.

4. While Tony is away in Munich, what does Christian do that upsets Tom?
(a) He goes out frequently.
(b) He starts reading radical literature.
(c) He quits his job.
(d) He starts gambling.

5. In "Part VI," why does Tom want Tony to return to Munich?
(a) So she can try to get some of her dowry back.
(b) So he won't be scandalized by her.
(c) Because Permaneder is the only person who can support her.
(d) Because Permaneder keeps asking him to help get her back.

6. What makes Erica file for divorce from her husband?
(a) He went to prison.
(b) He doesn't see her when he is out of prison.
(c) He is accused of tax and insurance fraud.
(d) He runs away with a woman when he is released from prison.

7. How does Tom compare Permaneder to the Buddenbrooks?
(a) He is better educated.
(b) He is richer.
(c) He is more barbaric.
(d) He is less formal.

8. How old is Hugo Weinschenk in "Part VIII"?
(a) Early 50s.
(b) Early 30s.
(c) Early 40s.
(d) Early 20s.

9. In "Part VIII," how old is Eric?
(a) 20.
(b) 19.
(c) 21.
(d) 18.

10. Why does Tom agree to give Christian money in "Part VI"?
(a) Because he doesn't want to get sued.
(b) Because he loves his brother.
(c) Because his father set it aside for him.
(d) Because he wants him to leave.

11. How does Tony's avoidance of social situations affect Erica?
(a) She doesn't want to go to any social events.
(b) She hasn't met anyone her age.
(c) She hasn't learned table manners.
(d) She doesn't have any nice clothes.

12. Why is Christian interested in the house Gieseke keeps for his mistress?
(a) He wants to move into it.
(b) He wants to build one like it.
(c) He wants to buy it.
(d) He visits there also.

13. What do the women in "Part VII" say about Hanno?
(a) That he will be just fine once he turns 5.
(b) That he will always be an outcast.
(c) That he needs prayers.
(d) That he won't fully develop.

14. What does Hanno think of his father's work and office in "Part X"?
(a) That it is confusing.
(b) That it is exciting.
(c) That it is fake.
(d) That it is boring.

15. What does Permaneder agree to do when he divorces Tony?
(a) Stay in Munich.
(b) Give back her dowry.
(c) Not spread rumors about her.
(d) Split his money with her.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Part VIII," what does Tony think makes Hugo Weinschenk different from Buddenbrooks?

2. When Permaneder comes to the Buddenbrook home in "Part VI," what confuses Frau Consul at first?

3. How does Tom feel about selling the family house?

4. What is the name Hanno short for?

5. What makes Tom angry after Clara dies?

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