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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Part I," what aspect of the Buddenbrook home do the guests discuss?
(a) Its plasterwork.
(b) Its location.
(c) Its number of fireplaces.
(d) Its age.

2. Why does Tom make Christian an assistant?
(a) Because of Christian's experience in London.
(b) Because Christian begs him.
(c) Because of Christian's work ethic.
(d) Because they are related.

3. Where does Grunlich die?
(a) In his office.
(b) At a beach house.
(c) In jail.
(d) In a mob.

4. How does Gotthold tell the Buddenbrook family he wants money?
(a) He writes in to a newspaper.
(b) He sends a telegram to his mother.
(c) He sends a letter to the Consul.
(d) He visits his grandfather.

5. In "Part V," why does Tony want to take a vacation?
(a) Because she has extra money to spend.
(b) Because she is bored.
(c) Because she wants to be alone.
(d) Because she wants to study abroad.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Part V," where does Christian travel from to return home?

2. In "Part IV," why does Grunlich tell Tony she can't have a nanny?

3. What is the original purpose of Grunlich's visit to the Consul in "Part III"?

4. After spending time with the Krogers in "Part II," how does Tony change?

5. In "Part II," what does the Consul write about in his journal?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Herr Kroger during the riot?

2. How does Tony meet Morten?

3. In "Part II," how does the Consul describe his marriage to Elizabeth Kroger?

4. What does Gotthold demand in a letter in "Part I"?

5. How does the Consul react when Elizabeth says she wants to hire another servant in "Part II"?

6. What happens when a Buddenbrook servant refuses to serve the family in "Part IV"?

7. In "Part I," what does Johann Buddenbrook decide to do about Gotthold's letter?

8. In "Part I," what types of guests come to Buddenbrook home from dinner?

9. What happens when Tom hires Christian in "Part V"?

10. What is Christian like when he returns home in "Part V"?

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