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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What makes Tom angry after Clara dies?
(a) Clara's husband selling their house.
(b) His mother sending money to Clara's husband.
(c) The lack of respect at Clara's funeral.
(d) The fact that Clara left him nothing in her will.

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

5. Where does Frau Consul suffer from an infection in "Part IX"?
(a) Her lungs.
(b) Her blood.
(c) Her heart.
(d) Her stomach.

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

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

8. In "Part IX," how many doctors does Tom have to consult with about his mother?
(a) Two.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

9. What role is Tom elected to in "Part VII"?
(a) State senator.
(b) Merchant senator.
(c) Master senator.
(d) City senator.

10. How does Tony feel about Hermann Hagenstrom in "Part VII"?
(a) They are good friends.
(b) They are friendly neighbors.
(c) She doesn't know him well.
(d) They are old enemies.

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

12. Why does Tom approve of Permaneder as a suitor for Tony?
(a) Because he is a rich man.
(b) Because he no longer cares who Tony marries.
(c) Because he is a good man.
(d) Because his mother enjoys Permaneder's company.

13. Why does Frau Consul beg the doctors for narcotics?
(a) She wants to die.
(b) She wants to give them to Tony.
(c) She is addicted to them.
(d) She wants them to sleep.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Hugo Weinschenk and Erica marry, who is wary of the match?

2. What does Tom assume Christian will do with the money he gives him in "Part VI"?

3. What does the book Tom reads in "Part X" say life is?

4. Why does Tom visit a doctor in "Part X"?

5. Why is James Mollendorf of interest to Tom?

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