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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. Why does Tom fall in "Part X"?
(a) He has a stroke.
(b) He has a heart attack.
(c) He is drunk.
(d) He trips.

2. Why does Erica's husband go to jail?
(a) Tax avoidance.
(b) Insurance fraud.
(c) Murder.
(d) Robbery.

3. Why is James Mollendorf of interest to Tom?
(a) Because he opens up a political seat.
(b) Because they went to school together.
(c) Because he will inherit money.
(d) Because he can buy Mollendorf's business.

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

5. Why does Tom wonder about what he should do with his life in "Part X"?
(a) Because he wants to rediscover himself.
(b) Because he wants to take vacations.
(c) Because he feels he already reached the high point.
(d) Because he wants to make more money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Frau Consul suffer from an infection in "Part IX"?

2. In "Part X," why is Tom jealous of the young lieutenant?

3. What instrument does Hanno play?

4. In "Part VIII," how old is Eric?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What does Tom do in "Part VI" when he begins to take his political career seriously?

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

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

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

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

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