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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) France.
(b) England.
(c) Austria.
(d) Prussia.

2. What does Eric do after first meeting Hugo Weinschenk?
(a) Cries.
(b) Writes a letter.
(c) Laughs.
(d) Talks to her mother.

3. In "Part X," why does Tom say he can't become a high-level politician?
(a) He doesn't have the money to run for the positions.
(b) He doesn't have the energy to run for the positions.
(c) He didn't go to school.
(d) He is getting too old.

4. What happens to Frau Consul before she dies?
(a) Her breathing becomes fast.
(b) He pulse weakens.
(c) Her lungs fill with fluid.
(d) She slips into a coma.

5. What joke does Tom make about Tony's involvement in Erica's wedding?
(a) He says she shouldn't give marriage advice.
(b) He says she is getting married for the third time.
(c) He says she is a bad luck charm.
(d) He says she has broken the curse.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who attends Frau Consul's funeral?

2. Why does Tom wonder about what he should do with his life in "Part X"?

3. In "Part X," why does Tom's town's fortune increase?

4. Why does Tony cry whenever she passes the family house after it sells?

5. In "Part VIII," why is Herr von Maiboom in debt?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What makes Tom fire Christian from the business?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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