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

2. In "Part III," who does Grunlich confront about Morten's relationship with Tony?
(a) Tony.
(b) Tony's father.
(c) Morten.
(d) Morten's father.

3. In "Part II," what does the Consul write about in his journal?
(a) His marriage.
(b) News about Germany's army.
(c) His father's behavior.
(d) The birth of his daughter.

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

5. How does Tony describe her first impression of Grunlich?
(a) Educated.
(b) Handsome.
(c) Boring.
(d) Offensive.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the Consul decide to send Tony to a boarding school?

2. In "Part II," how does the Consul describe Christian in comparison to Tom?

3. In "Part V," what does Tony say she fears?

4. How does the Buddenbrook dinner end in "Part I"?

5. What is Christian's strange talent?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What are Morten's political beliefs?

5. What happens to Herr Kroger during the riot?

6. Why does Tony want her mother to visit in "Part IV"?

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

8. How does Tony meet Morten?

9. In "Part II," how does Tony react to being at boarding school?

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

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