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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 VI," what is it rumored Christian said about businessmen?
(a) That they are conceited.
(b) That they are swindlers.
(c) That they are weak.
(d) That they are foolish.

2. In "Part VIII," how old is Eric?
(a) 18.
(b) 21.
(c) 19.
(d) 20.

3. When their son is born in "Part VII," why does it settle Gerda's fears?
(a) She thought they wouldn't have a son.
(b) She thought she couldn't become pregnant.
(c) She thought she was having twins.
(d) She thought Tom didn't want children.

4. What makes Tom angry after Clara dies?
(a) The lack of respect at Clara's funeral.
(b) The fact that Clara left him nothing in her will.
(c) His mother sending money to Clara's husband.
(d) Clara's husband selling their house.

5. Why does Tony cry whenever she passes the family house after it sells?
(a) Because of the man who owns it.
(b) Because she remembers her childhood.
(c) Because she misses the garden.
(d) Because she is happy to be out of the house.

Short Answer Questions

1. At Hanno's christening, what do some of Tom's family members say about the baby?

2. Who brings Tom home after he falls in "Part X"?

3. How does Hanna develop slowly in childhood?

4. Who is Babette?

5. Why does Tony move in with Erica after she is married?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Tom become a merchant senator?

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

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

4. What is Tom's first impression of Permaneder?

5. In "Part VI," how does Tony describe Munich when she visits there?

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

7. Why does Hugo Weinschenk go to court in "Part VIII"?

8. How does Tony feel about the marriage of her daughter?

9. What does Erica's husband do when he is released from jail?

10. What makes Tom fire Christian from the business?

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