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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. When does Herr Kroger die?

2. What causes the servant to be fired from the Buddenbrook home in "Part IV"?

3. In "Part II," what does the Consul say about Johann's second marriage?

4. What does Kesselmeyer suggest Grunlich do to save his business finances?

5. In "Part V," where does Christian travel from to return home?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Tom meet his wife?

3. What does Justus do after the Consul dies?

4. In "Part I," how do the Buddenbrook guests feel about Napoleon?

5. What are Morten's political beliefs?

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

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

8. What does Grunlich do when he learns about Tony's letter to her father concerning Morten?

9. What happens when Tom hires Christian in "Part V"?

10. Why do Tony's parents support Grunlich's proposal of marriage?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is "Buddenbrooks" a message on excess?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast two conflicts suffered by the Buddenbrook family in this novel. Consider the root of the conflict, how it is treated and the end result.

Essay Topic 3

Explore the theme of decline as it is developed throughout the novel.

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