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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. How does Tony get her face scratched by Julie?

2. After Consul Kroger dies, what happens to his estate?

3. How does the Buddenbrook dinner end in "Part I"?

4. How does Tony describe her first impression of Grunlich?

5. In "Part V," what does Tony say she fears?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Part II," how does the Consul describe his marriage to Elizabeth Kroger?

2. What are Morten's political beliefs?

3. What do the men do after dinner in "Part I"?

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

5. How does Tony meet Morten?

6. What happens during the riot in "Part IV"?

7. What happens to Tony after spending summers with the Krogers?

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

9. What is Christian like when he returns home in "Part V"?

10. Why does Tony want her mother to visit in "Part IV"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the role of religion in this novel. Examine the religious characters as well as the non-religious characters. Also remember Tom's delving into philosophy that counters religious beliefs.

Essay Topic 2

"Buddenbrooks" is considered to be realistic fiction. Analyze this novel in terms of this label.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the role of political strife in this novel. Keep in mind the process to reunify Germany, the radicals and the rioters.

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