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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

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

3. 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 hasn't learned table manners.
(d) She doesn't want to go to any social events.

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

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

6. 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.

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

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

9. When their son is born in "Part VII," why does it settle Gerda's fears?
(a) She thought she couldn't become pregnant.
(b) She thought they wouldn't have a son.
(c) She thought she was having twins.
(d) She thought Tom didn't want children.

10. Why does the head of the city attend Hanno's christening?
(a) Because he went to the wrong church.
(b) Because of Tom's social status.
(c) Because he is trying to scare Tom.
(d) Because he is related to Gerda.

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

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

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

14. In "Part X," why is Tom jealous of the young lieutenant?
(a) Because Gerda plays music with him.
(b) Because he is young.
(c) Because he can go to college.
(d) Because he is talented.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Part VI," why does Tom want Tony to return to Munich?

2. Where does Frau Consul suffer from an infection in "Part IX"?

3. Where does Gieseke keep a house for his mistress?

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

5. How does Tom feel during the election running against Hermann Hagenstrom?

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