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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. What does Herr Gratjens do for a living?
(a) He is a doctor.
(b) He is a lawyer.
(c) He is a broker.
(d) He is a pastor.

2. In "Part IV," what do rioters do to the town hall?
(a) They host a meeting.
(b) They throw bricks at it.
(c) They try to light it on fire.
(d) They board up the windows and doors.

3. Why does Tony tell Morten about Grunlich's proposal?
(a) She wants him to fight with Grunlich.
(b) She is nervous and blurts it out.
(c) She wants him to leave her alone.
(d) She wants him to know the truth.

4. Who goes with Tony to the Schwartzkopf's home in "Part III"?
(a) Tom.
(b) Grunlich.
(c) Christian.
(d) The Consul.

5. When Tony returns from the beach house in "Part III," what has Grunlich sent her?
(a) A series of novels.
(b) A ring.
(c) A poem.
(d) A dress.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Christian's strange talent?

2. In "Part I," what aspect of the Buddenbrook home do the guests discuss?

3. How do Julie and Tony treat each other while they walk to school?

4. How does Gotthold become the Consul to the Netherlands?

5. What years is it in the beginning of "Part I"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens during the riot in "Part IV"?

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

3. What are Morten's political beliefs?

4. How does Tom meet his wife?

5. What do the men do after dinner in "Part I"?

6. In "Part IV," what is revealed about Grunlich's business?

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

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

9. What happens to Herr Kroger during the riot?

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

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