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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. What is Morten studying to be?

2. Why does Tony tell Morten about Grunlich's proposal?

3. Where do the Krogers have an estate?

4. What month does Tony marry Grunlich?

5. What is Christian's strange talent?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Morten's political beliefs?

2. How does Tom meet his wife?

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

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

5. In "Part III," what does Tony do when she returns from the beach house?

6. In "Part I," what does Johann Buddenbrook decide to do about Gotthold's letter?

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

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

9. Why does the Consul meet with Tony privately in "Part IV"?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What commentary does the author provide on the arts? What about the role the arts play in society?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the significance of the author's use of actual historical events in this novel.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Tom and Tony. How do these two characters work together to define each other?

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