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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Part VIII," why is Herr von Maiboom in debt?
(a) Gambling.
(b) A family emergency.
(c) Bad business deals.
(d) Loaning money.

2. When Permaneder comes to the Buddenbrook home in "Part VI," what confuses Frau Consul at first?
(a) His hairstyle.
(b) His smile.
(c) His accent.
(d) His clothing.

3. Why does Tom fall in "Part X"?
(a) He is drunk.
(b) He has a heart attack.
(c) He has a stroke.
(d) He trips.

4. What is the name Hanno short for?
(a) Rohann.
(b) Johann.
(c) Hanibal.
(d) Hannamaker.

5. In "Part VI," what is it rumored Christian said about businessmen?
(a) That they are swindlers.
(b) That they are foolish.
(c) That they are conceited.
(d) That they are weak.

6. What does Tom do when Tony refuses to go back to Munich?
(a) He buys her a train ticket to Munich anyway.
(b) He offers to help her get a divorce.
(c) He says she can have a job with his business.
(d) He ignores her.

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

8. What does Christian want after Frau Consul's death?
(a) The house.
(b) The plates.
(c) The furniture.
(d) The paintings.

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

10. In "Part VIII," why does Tony avoid social situations?
(a) She wants to keep her life private.
(b) She is trying to protect her daughter's money.
(c) She is ashamed of her divorces.
(d) She isn't invited to anything.

11. Who is Babette?
(a) Erica's friend.
(b) A secretary in Munich.
(c) One of Permaneder's cousins.
(d) One of Tony's servants.

12. What does Eric do after first meeting Hugo Weinschenk?
(a) Cries.
(b) Writes a letter.
(c) Talks to her mother.
(d) Laughs.

13. What instrument does Hanno play?
(a) Violin.
(b) Piano.
(c) Flute.
(d) Drums.

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

15. In "Part VIII," what does Tony think makes Hugo Weinschenk different from Buddenbrooks?
(a) His clothing.
(b) His money.
(c) His accent.
(d) His temperment.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Frau Consul before she dies?

2. Why does Permaneder decide to stop working?

3. After Frau Consul's death, what does Tony inherit?

4. While Tony is away in Munich, what does Christian do that upsets Tom?

5. How does Tony describe the language of the people in Munich?

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