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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. At Hanno's christening, what do some of Tom's family members say about the baby?
(a) That he is beautiful.
(b) That he doesn't resemble Tom.
(c) That he will have much responsibility.
(d) That he looks sick.

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

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

5. Why does Permaneder decide to stop working?
(a) He says he is getting old.
(b) Someone offered to buy his business.
(c) He receives Tony's dowry.
(d) He hurt his arm.

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

7. In "Part VII," what disease is Clara diagnosed with?
(a) Gangrene.
(b) Tuberculosis.
(c) Diptheria.
(d) Tetanus.

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

9. What joke does Tom make about Tony's involvement in Erica's wedding?
(a) He says she is getting married for the third time.
(b) He says she has broken the curse.
(c) He says she is a bad luck charm.
(d) He says she shouldn't give marriage advice.

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

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

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

13. Why is James Mollendorf of interest to Tom?
(a) Because they went to school together.
(b) Because he opens up a political seat.
(c) Because he will inherit money.
(d) Because he can buy Mollendorf's business.

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

15. In "Part VII," who does Bruddenbrooks' town align with in the war?
(a) England.
(b) Prussia.
(c) France.
(d) Austria.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Frau Consul beg the doctors for narcotics?

2. Why does Tony decide to return home with Erica in "Part VI"?

3. What does Hanno think of his father's work and office in "Part X"?

4. What instrument does Hanno play?

5. In "Part VIII," how old is Eric?

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