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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 Elizabeth want another servant in "Part II"?
(a) She needs a second cook.
(b) She wants a female servant.
(c) She says she needs help with the baby.
(d) She wants a manservant.

2. 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.

3. In "Part II," how does the Consul describe Christian in comparison to Tom?
(a) He is less serious.
(b) He is better with business matters.
(c) He is less responsible.
(d) He is more angry.

4. In "Part II," what does Tony have for breakfast each morning?
(a) Toast.
(b) Hot chocolate.
(c) Fruit and cheese.
(d) Fried eggs.

5. What did the Buddenbrooks do during the war with Napoleon?
(a) They joined the army.
(b) They hid in England.
(c) They boarded French troops.
(d) They helped build navy ships.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes the Consul to become angry with the mob in "Part IV"?

2. In "Part V," why does Tony want to take a vacation?

3. Where do the Krogers have an estate?

4. In "Part IV," where does Tom go on business?

5. How does Tony get her face scratched by Julie?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does Grunlich do when he learns about Tony's letter to her father concerning Morten?

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

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

8. How does the Consul say Josephine's death affected Johann?

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

10. What does Justus do after the Consul dies?

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