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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. When Hugo Weinschenk and Erica marry, who is wary of the match?
(a) Christian.
(b) Tom.
(c) Tony.
(d) Frau Consel.

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

3. What instrument does Hanno play?
(a) Piano.
(b) Violin.
(c) Flute.
(d) Drums.

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

5. What does Tom do when Tony refuses to go back to Munich?
(a) He buys her a train ticket to Munich anyway.
(b) He offers to help her get a divorce.
(c) He says she can have a job with his business.
(d) He ignores her.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does Tony's avoidance of social situations affect Erica?

4. Why is Christian interested in the house Gieseke keeps for his mistress?

5. What is the name Hanno short for?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What happens during the celebration for the Buddenbrook firm in "Part VIII"?

4. What makes Hugo Weinschenk a good match for Erica?

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

6. What book does Tom read in "Part X"?

7. How does Tom become a merchant senator?

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

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

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

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