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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

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

3. Who brings Tom home after he falls in "Part X"?
(a) A group of nuns.
(b) Christian.
(c) Tony.
(d) Strangers.

4. Who attends Frau Consul's funeral?
(a) Only family.
(b) Family and local dignitaries.
(c) The entire town.
(d) Very few people.

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

6. How does Tom feel about Christian marrying the woman with the children in "Part IX"?
(a) He won't say anything about it.
(b) He thinks it is a horrible idea.
(c) He thinks it is a nice, but stupid idea.
(d) He thinks it is a great idea.

7. What instrument does Hanno play?
(a) Violin.
(b) Drums.
(c) Flute.
(d) Piano.

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

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

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

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

12. 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.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Part VI," when does Tony say she expects to return home?

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

3. What does Tom assume Christian will do with the money he gives him in "Part VI"?

4. How does Hanna develop slowly in childhood?

5. Why does Tony cry whenever she passes the family house after it sells?

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