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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Tom compare Permaneder to the Buddenbrooks?
(a) He is more barbaric.
(b) He is richer.
(c) He is better educated.
(d) He is less formal.

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

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

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

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

6. Why does Tony move in with Erica after she is married?
(a) Because she says she is lonely.
(b) Because she needs a place to stay.
(c) To help her clean the house.
(d) To help her run the house.

7. What does Eric do after first meeting Hugo Weinschenk?
(a) Writes a letter.
(b) Laughs.
(c) Cries.
(d) Talks to her mother.

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

9. Why does Tom visit a doctor in "Part X"?
(a) Because of a headache.
(b) Because of a toothache.
(c) Because of chest pains.
(d) Because he hurts his foot.

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

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

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

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

14. Why does Erica's husband go to jail?
(a) Murder.
(b) Insurance fraud.
(c) Robbery.
(d) Tax avoidance.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the war in "Part VII" affect Tom's business?

2. How old is Hugo Weinschenk in "Part VIII"?

3. How does Tom feel about Christian marrying the woman with the children in "Part IX"?

4. Why does Tom agree to give Christian money in "Part VI"?

5. How does Tony describe Catholicism in Munich?

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