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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. How does Tom feel when Herr von Maiboom's family asks for money in "Part VIII"?
(a) Sad.
(b) Angry.
(c) Confused.
(d) Honored.

2. Who does Tom discuss German unification with in "Part VI"?
(a) The nobility.
(b) His friends.
(c) His brother.
(d) His children.

3. How does Tom feel about Hanno's musical talents?
(a) He doesn't care either way about them.
(b) He doesn't know Hanno can play instruments.
(c) He disagrees with them.
(d) He is proud of them.

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

5. How does Tony feel about Hermann Hagenstrom in "Part VII"?
(a) They are old enemies.
(b) They are good friends.
(c) She doesn't know him well.
(d) They are friendly neighbors.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Part VII," who does Bruddenbrooks' town align with in the war?

2. Where does Gieseke keep a house for his mistress?

3. Who attends Frau Consul's funeral?

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

5. When Hugo Weinschenk and Erica marry, who is wary of the match?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Tom do when Christian asks for money in "Part VII"?

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

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

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

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

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

7. What is Hanno's christening like?

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

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

10. What makes Tom fire Christian from the business?

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