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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. Why does the Consul decide to sent Tony to their beach house in "Part III"?
(a) To avoid her.
(b) To prove he loves her.
(c) To improve her mood.
(d) To keep her away from Grunlich.

2. What makes Tony say she will consider Grunlich's proposal?
(a) When Grunlich cries.
(b) When her parents threaten her.
(c) When Grunlich writes a poem.
(d) When Grunlich buys her jewelry.

3. How is Justus related to the Consul?
(a) He is the Consul's brother.
(b) He is the Consul's brother-in-law.
(c) He is the Consul's uncle.
(d) He is the Consul's cousin.

4. When does Herr Kroger die?
(a) When he is sleeping at a town hall meeting.
(b) When the Consul helps him home.
(c) When the mob attacks him.
(d) When his house catches fire.

5. In "Part I," what does the Consul's mother tell him to do about Gotthold's demand for money?
(a) Ignore the request.
(b) Wait to tell his father.
(c) Sue him.
(d) Send him a little money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the Consul initially want to pay Gotthold the money in "Part I"?

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

3. How does the older generation feel about Napoleon?

4. Why does the Consul take Tony and Erica home with him?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Johann Buddenbrook describe the way he acquired Buddenbrook home?

2. Why does the Consul meet with Tony privately in "Part IV"?

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

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

5. Why do Tony's parents support Grunlich's proposal of marriage?

6. What happens to Tony after spending summers with the Krogers?

7. In "Part III," what does Tony do when she returns from the beach house?

8. What happens to Herr Kroger during the riot?

9. What does Tom do when he takes over his father's business?

10. In "Part I," how do the Buddenbrook guests feel about Napoleon?

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