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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. In "Part VIII," why is there a celebration for the Buddenbrook firm?
(a) They want to show off to the town.
(b) They have acquired a smaller company.
(c) They have been in business for 100 years.
(d) They have made large profits.

5. How does Hanna develop slowly in childhood?
(a) He walks late.
(b) He sleeps much of the time.
(c) He can't control his hands.
(d) He never speaks.

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

7. After Frau Consul's death, what does Tony inherit?
(a) The rugs.
(b) The dishes.
(c) The paintings.
(d) The furniture.

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

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

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

11. Why does Tony decide to return home with Erica in "Part VI"?
(a) Her husband's behavior.
(b) She missed her family.
(c) Her lack of money.
(d) She doesn't say why she's coming home.

12. In "Part X," why does Tom's town's fortune increase?
(a) Because it joins the customs union.
(b) Because more people move there.
(c) Because it finds natural resources.
(d) Because it partners with Munich.

13. Why does Tom wonder about what he should do with his life in "Part X"?
(a) Because he feels he already reached the high point.
(b) Because he wants to rediscover himself.
(c) Because he wants to take vacations.
(d) Because he wants to make more money.

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

15. How does Hugo Weinschenk try to help Christian in "Part VIII"?
(a) He loans him money.
(b) He sends him on a vacation.
(c) He rents a room to him.
(d) He gives him a job.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the women in "Part VII" say about Hanno?

2. How does Tom compare Permaneder to the Buddenbrooks?

3. In "Part VI," what is it rumored Christian said about businessmen?

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

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

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