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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Part VI," why does Tom want Tony to return to Munich?
(a) Because Permaneder is the only person who can support her.
(b) So she can try to get some of her dowry back.
(c) So he won't be scandalized by her.
(d) Because Permaneder keeps asking him to help get her back.

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

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

4. Why does Tony cry whenever she passes the family house after it sells?
(a) Because she misses the garden.
(b) Because she is happy to be out of the house.
(c) Because she remembers her childhood.
(d) Because of the man who owns it.

5. Why does Christian request a meeting with Tom in "Part VII"?
(a) To return money to Tom.
(b) To make amends.
(c) To talk about marriage.
(d) To discuss his health.

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

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

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

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

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 doesn't know Hanno can play instruments.
(d) He is proud of them.

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Permaneder agree to do when he divorces Tony?

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

4. What does Christian want after Frau Consul's death?

5. Where does Christian go to live after talking with Tom in "Part VII"?

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