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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Christian want to adopt a woman's children?
(a) To be a better person.
(b) To make them legitimate children.
(c) To receive money from them.
(d) To get the chance to be a father.

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

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

4. Who attends Frau Consul's funeral?
(a) Only family.
(b) Very few people.
(c) Family and local dignitaries.
(d) The entire town.

5. How does Tom feel when Herr von Maiboom's family asks for money in "Part VIII"?
(a) Angry.
(b) Sad.
(c) Honored.
(d) Confused.

6. Why does Tom visit a doctor in "Part X"?
(a) Because he hurts his foot.
(b) Because of chest pains.
(c) Because of a toothache.
(d) Because of a headache.

7. How does Tom feel about Christian marrying the woman with the children in "Part IX"?
(a) He thinks it is a nice, but stupid idea.
(b) He thinks it is a horrible idea.
(c) He won't say anything about it.
(d) He thinks it is a great idea.

8. How does Tony feel about the selling the family house?
(a) She doesn't have an opinion about the sale.
(b) She is against it.
(c) She wants to donate the house.
(d) She wants more money for it.

9. When Hugo Weinschenk and Erica marry, who is wary of the match?
(a) Tony.
(b) Christian.
(c) Frau Consel.
(d) Tom.

10. What happens to Frau Consul before she dies?
(a) Her lungs fill with fluid.
(b) He pulse weakens.
(c) She slips into a coma.
(d) Her breathing becomes fast.

11. What does Tom decide to do after reading the book in "Part X"?
(a) Work harder.
(b) Travel.
(c) Love his family.
(d) Live his life differently.

12. In "Part X," why does Tom say he can't become a high-level politician?
(a) He doesn't have the energy to run for the positions.
(b) He doesn't have the money to run for the positions.
(c) He is getting too old.
(d) He didn't go to school.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Tom feel about Hanno's musical talents?

2. In "Part VIII," why is there a celebration for the Buddenbrook firm?

3. Why does Tony cry whenever she passes the family house after it sells?

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

5. What does Tom do when Tony refuses to go back to Munich?

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