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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 Tony tell her father about her marriage in "Part IV"?
(a) She expected more money out of her marriage.
(b) She only got married to make him happy.
(c) She feels she is being ignored.
(d) She is slowly learning to love Grunlich.

2. Why was Gotthold cut off from family money?
(a) For going to jail.
(b) For being born out of wedlock.
(c) For marrying a woman the family disapproved of.
(d) For moving to the Americas.

3. What does Tony do while Tom is away on his honeymoon?
(a) She fixes a house for him.
(b) She moves out of the house.
(c) She runs the business for him.
(d) She takes some money from him.

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

5. In "Part V," how does Tom succeed at his work?
(a) He sells the business.
(b) He earns more money.
(c) He is given an award.
(d) He gets a new title.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Gotthold feel he should receive some of the Buddenbrook family money?

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

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

4. Where does Gerda stand at the end of "Part V"?

5. How does Tom's mother change after her husband's death?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Tony's first impression of Grunlich?

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

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

4. How does Tom meet his wife?

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

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

7. How does Clara's mother help her get married?

8. How do Tom and Christian compare to each other?

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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