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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," who does Bruddenbrooks' town align with in the war?
(a) Prussia.
(b) England.
(c) France.
(d) Austria.

2. What makes Erica file for divorce from her husband?
(a) He doesn't see her when he is out of prison.
(b) He went to prison.
(c) He is accused of tax and insurance fraud.
(d) He runs away with a woman when he is released from prison.

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

4. Where does Gieseke keep a house for his mistress?
(a) In Paris.
(b) On the coast.
(c) In Munich.
(d) On the edge of town.

5. What does Permaneder agree to do when he divorces Tony?
(a) Not spread rumors about her.
(b) Give back her dowry.
(c) Stay in Munich.
(d) Split his money with her.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Part VI," when does Tony say she expects to return home?

2. Why does Frau Consul beg the doctors for narcotics?

3. How does Tom feel when Herr von Maiboom's family asks for money in "Part VIII"?

4. In "Part VI," why does Tom want Tony to return to Munich?

5. After Frau Consul's death, what does Tony inherit?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens after Tom sells the family house?

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

3. What things occur to end the marriage between Tony and Permaneder?

4. What happens during the war in "Part VII"?

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

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

7. How does Tom become a merchant senator?

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

9. What is Frau Consul's funeral like?

10. How does Hugo Weinschenk feel about Christian in "Part VIII"?

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