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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Grunlich die?

2. How does Tony get her face scratched by Julie?

3. In "Part II," what does the Consul about love in his marriage to Elizabeth?

4. In "Part II," how many female servants does Elizabeth have?

5. Why does the Consul initially want to pay Gotthold the money in "Part I"?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Part I," what types of guests come to Buddenbrook home from dinner?

2. What does Tom do when he takes over his father's business?

3. How does Johann Buddenbrook describe the way he acquired Buddenbrook home?

4. In "Part IV," what is revealed about Grunlich's business?

5. How do Tom and Christian compare to each other?

6. What is Tony's first impression of Grunlich?

7. What are Morten's political beliefs?

8. What happens when a Buddenbrook servant refuses to serve the family in "Part IV"?

9. How does Clara's mother help her get married?

10. How does Tom meet his wife?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is "Buddenbrooks" a message on excess?

Essay Topic 2

What is the purpose of the Kroger family in this novel?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the symbolism of the Buddenbrook home. Discuss it from the time it was purchased by the family until its sale.

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