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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. In "Part VII," what disease is Clara diagnosed with?
(a) Gangrene.
(b) Tuberculosis.
(c) Diptheria.
(d) Tetanus.

2. When Permaneder comes to the Buddenbrook home in "Part VI," what confuses Frau Consul at first?
(a) His accent.
(b) His clothing.
(c) His hairstyle.
(d) His smile.

3. How does Hugo Weinschenk try to help Christian in "Part VIII"?
(a) He rents a room to him.
(b) He loans him money.
(c) He gives him a job.
(d) He sends him on a vacation.

4. How does Tom feel about selling the family house?
(a) He wants more money for it.
(b) He wants to donate the house.
(c) He is against it.
(d) He doesn't have an opinion about the sale.

5. Why does Erica's husband go to jail?
(a) Robbery.
(b) Murder.
(c) Tax avoidance.
(d) Insurance fraud.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the book Tom reads in "Part X" say life is?

2. In "Part VI," what is it rumored Christian said about businessmen?

3. What joke does Tom make about Tony's involvement in Erica's wedding?

4. Why does Christian want to adopt a woman's children?

5. When their son is born in "Part VII," why does it settle Gerda's fears?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Frau Consul becomes ill in "Part IX"?

2. In "Part VII," what does Christian meet with Tom about?

3. What happens after Tom sells the family house?

4. In "Part X," why is Tom compare his fortune to the town's fortune?

5. How does bringing Hanno the office make his relationship with Tom worse in "Part X"?

6. In "Part VIII," how does Tony broker a deal for Tom?

7. How does Tom feel about Tony leaving Permaneder in "Part VI"?

8. What does Tom do in "Part VI" when he begins to take his political career seriously?

9. How do Clara's illness and death affect Tom?

10. What argument do Tom and Christian get into after their mother's death?

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