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

3. Why does Tom agree to give Christian money in "Part VI"?
(a) Because he loves his brother.
(b) Because he doesn't want to get sued.
(c) Because he wants him to leave.
(d) Because his father set it aside for him.

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

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

6. What does Tom do when Tony refuses to go back to Munich?
(a) He buys her a train ticket to Munich anyway.
(b) He says she can have a job with his business.
(c) He ignores her.
(d) He offers to help her get a divorce.

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

8. Who does Tom discuss German unification with in "Part VI"?
(a) The nobility.
(b) His friends.
(c) His brother.
(d) His children.

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

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

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

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

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

14. How does the war in "Part VII" affect Tom's business?
(a) Business stays the same.
(b) They make more money.
(c) They suffer from losses.
(d) Many people quit their jobs.

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