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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In "Part VI," when does Tony say she expects to return home?
(a) June.
(b) April.
(c) March.
(d) May.

3. Who is Babette?
(a) One of Tony's servants.
(b) One of Permaneder's cousins.
(c) Erica's friend.
(d) A secretary in Munich.

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

5. How does Tom feel about Hanno's musical talents?
(a) He doesn't care either way about them.
(b) He doesn't know Hanno can play instruments.
(c) He is proud of them.
(d) He disagrees with them.

6. How old is Hugo Weinschenk in "Part VIII"?
(a) Early 50s.
(b) Early 40s.
(c) Early 30s.
(d) Early 20s.

7. What does the book Tom reads in "Part X" say life is?
(a) A play.
(b) A complication.
(c) A mistake.
(d) A gift.

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

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 smile.
(d) His clothing.

10. What is the first time Tom decides to do after being elected senator?
(a) Build a new house.
(b) Buy new clothes.
(c) Take a vacation.
(d) Create a public garden.

11. In "Part VIII," why is Herr von Maiboom in debt?
(a) Loaning money.
(b) A family emergency.
(c) Gambling.
(d) Bad business deals.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. While Tony is away in Munich, what does Christian do that upsets Tom?

2. Why does Permaneder decide to stop working?

3. Why does Tom fall in "Part X"?

4. What instrument does Hanno play?

5. Why does the narrator say Hugo Weinschenk hasn't taken a wife yet in "Part VIII"?

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